romaine lettuce
[ roh-MAYN ]
Because it's said to have originated on the Aegean island of Cos, romaine is also called Cos
LETTUCE. Romaine's elongated head has dark green outer leaves that lighten to pale celadon in the center. The leaves are crisp and slightly bitter and the crunchy midrib is particularly succulent. Romaine adds crunch and flavor to mixed green salads and is the
LETTUCE of choice for
CAESAR SALADS. See also
LETTUCE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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