Head Lettuce

Storage: Wrap lettuce in a damp paper towel and store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for a week.

Preparation: Remove outer leaves if wilted and rinse under cold water. Remove core and put leaves in a salad spinner to remove dirt. After spinning the lettuce, dry with clean paper towel.

Taste: Crunchy, mild, sweet.

Nutritional Benefits: Head lettuce has a high-water content, low calorie, and rich in Vitamin A which helps vision.

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