romaine lettuce
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) characterized by its long, sturdy, dark green leaves that form a loosely packed, elongated head. It is also known as cos lettuce.
Usage
- Romaine lettuce is a common ingredient in salads, particularly Caesar salad.
- It is valued for its crisp texture and slightly bitter flavor compared to other lettuce varieties like iceberg.
- It can be used as a whole leaf for wraps or chopped for salads.
Examples
- "For the Caesar salad, you will need one head of romaine lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces."
- "I prefer the crunch of romaine lettuce in my sandwiches over softer greens."
- "The recipe calls for hearts of romaine, which are the tender inner leaves."
Advanced Usage
- Hearts of romaine: Refers specifically to the pale, tender, inner leaves of the head, which are often sold separately and are less bitter.
- In culinary contexts, it is often simply called romaine.
Variants and Related Words
- Cos lettuce: A synonym for romaine lettuce, commonly used in British English.
- Lettuce: The general category of leafy green vegetables to which romaine belongs.
Synonyms
- Cos lettuce
Related Phrases / Terms
- Romaine heart: The compact, inner part of the head of romaine lettuce.
- Caesar salad: A classic salad for which romaine lettuce is the traditional green.
Noun
- lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head
- lettuce with long dark-green spoon-shaped leaves