Curly Lettuce

Curly lettuce is a leafy vegetable with characteristically wavy, light green leaves and a delicate, mildly bitter flavour. It belongs to the same family as iceberg or butter lettuce but has a more pronounced texture. In the kitchen it is most often used fresh, as a base for green salads, in sandwiches or as a decorative lining when plating dishes. Its leaves are firmer than those of other lettuce varieties, so they stay crisp for longer. It pairs well with light dressings based on lemon juice or yogurt. Curly lettuce is a low-calorie vegetable rich in water, vitamin K and folate. It should be stored in the refrigerator and, when handled properly, keeps for several days.