Butter Lettuce aka Boston or Bibb lettuce
Description
Butter lettuce has a small, round, loosely formed head with soft textured leaves ranging from green to pale green in color. The flavor is somewhat sweet and succulent
Applications/Techniques
The whole leaves are usually torn off the central core and used to support a variety of ingredients including bay shrimp, avocado and radishes. Butter lettuce can also be tossed and mixed with a few other lettuces and a flavorful vinaigrette
Flavor Friends
- Arugula
- Avocados
- Chives
- Cucumbers
- Lemon
- Nuts
- Olive oil
- Radishes
- Shallots
- Tarragon
- Vinegar
