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Lettuce
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Published 1994
Lettuce now comes in a whole range of colors from the palest green Iceberg to the rich russet brown of Oak Leaf. Whatever type you buy the same signs of freshness and quality apply: the leaves should be firm and crisp, with no sign of browning at the edges and no sign of slime or insect damage.
When preparing them discard any tough or wilted outer leaves and cut off the stem; then carefully wash the leaves you are using and dry them thoroughly by draining them on a clean tea towel or in a salad spinner or shaker. Use most lettuces within a couple of days, although Iceberg can be kept for five to seven days in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator. Lettuces contain useful amounts of vitamins A, C and E.