When is Lettuce in Season?
- Spring
- Fall
There are many different varieties of lettuce, including romaine, iceberg, and butterhead, with different flavors and textures. Lettuce should be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1-3 weeks. Wash lettuce right before use. Lettuce is most often the main ingredient in a salad but can also be added to sandwiches, wraps, and tacos.
Fun fact: Lettuce is the second most popular fresh vegetable in the United States behind potatoes.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Discover Foods: Lettuce. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Lettuce Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 15.2MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
- Salad Greens Family Newsletter (PDF, 931KB). SNAP-Ed Michigan Fitness Foundation.
Additional Resources
- Health Benefits and Safe Handling of Salad Greens. Colorado State University Extension.
- Preparing Lettuce. University of Illinois Extension.
- Fresh Iceberg Lettuce Handout (PDF, 699KB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Fresh Romaine Lettuce Handout (PDF, 698KB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Butter Lettuce Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Iceberg Lettuce Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Leaf Lettuce Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Romaine Lettuce Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Stir-Fried Lettuce. SNAP-Ed. New York Department of Health. Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Lettuce. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Lettuce. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Lettuce Recipes from Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables. SNAP-Ed. New York Department of Health. Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 cup lettuce, shredded ( 36g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 5 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 15 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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