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How to Cut Romaine Lettuce
Check out my EASY tutorial for How to Cut Lettuce! I'll teach you the best method to wash, prep and store a head of romaine lettuce with step-by-step photos
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Cut the head of romaine in half lengthwise to create two long halves of lettuce.
- Slice the core from each half in a triangle shape or by using two angled cuts. Remove and discard the triangle shaped core.
- Turn the half heart so the cut side is facing down. Slice the lettuce again lengthwise into thirds or quarters.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces: Keeping the lettuce cut side down, chop the lettuce into bite sized pieces starting from the leafy end towards the core end.
- Shred into thin ribbons: Keeping the lettuce cut side down, thinly slice the lettuce into thin ribbons or chiffonade pieces starting from the leafy end towards the core end.
- Transfer the cut lettuce into a salad spinner to wash and thoroughly dry.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 4 days in the fridge.
- Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
Nutrition Information
Calories
1kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
17mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
610IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 610IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.