How to Cut

Romaine Lettuce

Knife

Lettuce

Cutting Board

WHAT YOU NEED

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How to Cut Romaine Lettuce

YIELD

4 Servings

TYPE

Tutorial

TIME

5 Minutes

LEVEL

Beginner

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Remove Leaves

Remove any brown, damaged, or wilting outer leaves.

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Cut the heart of romaine in half lengthwise.

Cut in half

3

Place cut-side down, cut into strips.

Remove core

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Continue cutting until about 2 inches away from the core. Discard the core.

Wash

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Wash in a salad spinner until clean and fairly dry.

Store

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Store in the salad spinner with dry paper towels to maximize freshness.

Top with tomatoes, cucumbers, and other salad toppings!

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