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What Is Romaine lettuce and How Can I Use It?

Wondering what to do with romaine lettuce? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 156 recipes to put it to work.

romaine lettuce

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 NLEA serving (85g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 14Calories from Fat 2
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 2.8g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Sugars 1.0
Protein 1.0g
Vitamin A 99% Vitamin C 34%
Calcium 3% Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Romaine lettuce is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Romaine lettuce is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does romaine lettuce weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup shredded 47 grams
1 leaf inner 6 grams
1 leaf outer 28 grams
1 head 626 grams
1 NLEA serving 85 grams

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

In Chinese:生菜
British (UK) term:
en français:laitue romaine
en español:lechuga romana

Recipes using romaine lettuce

There are 156 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Waldorf 2015

Waldorf 2015

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This modern Waldorf salad swaps walnuts for cucumber and adds protein-packed chicken. Crisp apples, sweet raisins, and creamy mayo over fresh romaine in 20 minutes.

Tabouli Herb Salad

Tabouli Herb Salad

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Lebanese tabbouleh herb salad heavy on fresh parsley and mint, fine bulgur, lemon and olive oil. Served on romaine leaves, the proper Middle Eastern way.

6 Minute Veggie Salad

6 Minute Veggie Salad

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Feel too lazy to cook? Try a quick delicious and refreshing salad, serve it with a few slices of crusty bread. A quick simple and tasty yet light meal within about 6 minutes.

Mater Chef Caesar salad

Mater Chef Caesar salad

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Caesar salad is delicious and can successfully be combined with such accompaniments as grilled chicken, steak, and shrimp. Here's the recipe I use.

Middle Eastern Sandwiches

Middle Eastern Sandwiches

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Middle Eastern pita sandwich stuffed with hummus, tabouli, crumbled feta, olives, and crisp romaine. A fast vegetarian lunch with Mediterranean flavors and a lemon-dill drizzle.

Bbq Cheeseburgers

Bbq Cheeseburgers

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Quick and easy to make, and these burgers taste delicious. Enjoy the juicy bites with some homemade fries or coleslaw aside.

Refreshing Cobb Salad

Refreshing Cobb Salad

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Classic Cobb salad with chicken, bacon, avocado, egg, and Roquefort dressing. Composed salad with rows of colorful toppings over crisp lettuce, perfect for elegant lunches.

Chilled Couscous Vegetable Salad

Chilled Couscous Vegetable Salad

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A scrumptious salad that's made with couscous, romaine lettuce, corn kernels and baby green peas.

Caesar Salad II

Caesar Salad II

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Prepare your own salad with this easy recipe that's perfect to use when those backyard barbecues come around the corner!

Awesome Chicken Caesar Salad

Awesome Chicken Caesar Salad

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This delicious chicken caesar salad has a few great techniques that make the chicken juicy and moist.

Low Fat Caesar Salad

Low Fat Caesar Salad

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Not only delicious, but it also helps you keep a good diet.

Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken Caesar Salad

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Sautéed chicken breast sliced thin over crisp romaine with homemade garlic croutons, Parmesan, and a from-scratch Caesar dressing made with anchovy paste and fresh lemon. A low-calorie salad that eats like a meal.

Kung Pao Chicken Stir-Fry

Kung Pao Chicken Stir-Fry

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A quick, easy and delicious chicken-lettuce stir-fry is ideal for a busy week-night meal when served with rice.

Easy Greek Salad

Easy Greek Salad

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Takes no time to make, and it comes out tasty and refreshing.

Leftover Turkey Club Sandwich

Leftover Turkey Club Sandwich

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Too much leftover turkey from your Thanksgiving dinner, make these delicious sandwiches, and they are so quick and easy to put together.

Quick & Easy Taco Salad

Quick & Easy Taco Salad

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Make this easy, refreshing tasty taco salad for your New Year's Eve party or super bowl get-together, everyone will love it, and make sure to make enough!

Chopped Mediterranean Salad

Chopped Mediterranean Salad

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A refreshingly delicious chopped Mediterranean salad is also very quick and easy to put together. A great spring or summer salad with your BBQ.

Green Salad Tossed with Tomato Dressing

Green Salad Tossed with Tomato Dressing

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Crisp green salad with romaine, Granny Smith apple, and toasted walnuts tossed in a creamy oil-free tomato dressing thickened with toasted almonds, lemon, and paprika.

Korean Style Romaine

Korean Style Romaine

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An easy Romaine lettuce salad with a quick and flavourful Korean style Asian dressing.

Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

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OMG! This is the BEST salad! The only thing I did differently was to add some walnuts instead of cashews. The dressing is extremely refreshing and delicious! You can't go wrong with this recipe!

Asian Edamame & Carrot Salad

Asian Edamame & Carrot Salad

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This quick and easy salad is packed with great flavour, and it's so refreshing.

Caesar Salad with Roasted Tofu

Caesar Salad with Roasted Tofu

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Miso and garlic roasted tofu, crusty and crunchy croutons with miso-garlic dressing give this classic caesar salad tangy and scrumptious taste.

Healthy Caesar Salad

Healthy Caesar Salad

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This healthy version of Caesar salad has great flavor. For a complete dinner you can add cooked chicken breasts and toss in salad.

Toasted Pita & Pinto Bean Salad

Toasted Pita & Pinto Bean Salad

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Crispy toasted pita bread with seasoned pinto beans, diced cucumber, tomato and fresh lettuce, easy and tasty.

Spanish Chicken Salad

Spanish Chicken Salad

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Spanish spiced chicken breast with fresh avocado, orange dressed boston lettuce.

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