Fresh ‘Powerhouse’ Facts
Green and Red Leaf contain large amounts of vitamins A and K, calcium, iron plus the antioxidants beta carotene and lutein.
Green and Red Leaf are packed fresh in the field.
Of all the lettuces, the good looks of Green and Red Leaf have made them a culinary favorite and are especially prized by chefs for their versatility and attractive presentation.
Because You Know What Tastes Good
Green and red leaf lettuces have a subtle taste of hazelnut much enjoyed by consumers. Tender and refreshing, its leaves are tasty in a salad and contain much more nutritional properties than other varieties of lettuce.
A Natural Elegance
Green and red leaf lettuces are small with large, loose, long and wavy leaves with curly edges. Red leaf is green and burgundy in color, while green leaf is pale green with darker green highlights.
Put a Little ‘Hop’ in Your Green Leaf Salad
This salad recipe is adorable - it really looks like bunnies nestled in fresh spring grass. Your kids will love it!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
6 chilled canned pear halves
curly green leaf
12 raisins
6 cinnamon red hot candies
12 blanched almonds
1-1/4 cups cottage cheese or flavored yogurt
Preparation:
Arrange pear halves cut side down, on curly green leaf lettuce. The narrow end will be the bunny's face. Place raisins in pear to form eyes, and stick on red hot for nose. Stick almonds into the pear just behind the eyes to make ears.
