lettuce substitutes

10 substitutes · avg score 6.0 · Crisp, tender leafy green sold in many varieties (romaine, butterhead, iceberg, leaf, little gem), ranging from mildly sweet to slightly bitter. Primarily eaten raw as the base of salads, in sandwiches, wraps, tacos, and as lettuce cups for savory fillings.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Spinach

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

More nutritious, works in any salad

02

Cabbage

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Shred fine for slaw-style salads

03

Endive

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Crisp leaves, great for cups and wraps

04

Radicchio

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Bitter and crunchy, adds color to salads

05

Watercress

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Peppery bite, great in sandwiches and salads

06

Cucumber

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Crisp and watery; shred for salad base, less leafy but adds refreshing crunch

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