When it comes to serving and enjoying your next plate of salad, how you prep your lettuce makes more of an impact than you ...

Iceberg lettuce usually looks impeccable, and with the leaves so tightly packed, you might be wondering: do I really need to rinse every single one? Experts have a clear answer.

Tear lettuce with your hands or cut it with a plastic knife. If you prefer to wash romaine or loose lettuces before storing, make sure they are completely dry.

Incidentally, tearing lettuce leaves rather than chopping them after you wash them also helps prevent the release of plant fluids. This is as the leaf splits along the veins when you tear it ...

Right now, our farmers’ market offers abundant fresh greens and many types of lettuce. Lettuce salads make a light, ...

Here's which types of lettuce are most popular, why these greens are good for you and what you need to be mindful of as you include more in your diet.

Add lettuce, baby spinach, apple, banana, lemon juice and water to a high-speed blender. For a thicker smoothie, also add chia seeds. Blend on high until smooth, then pour into two glasses and serve.

I planted lettuce in March. We harvested enough for some salads, but instead of tearing off just the outer leaves, we cut the plants off at ground level. Now I see new growth.