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A bag of pre-chopped iceberg lettuce thats ready to throw in asalador a hulking head of romaine?
(Hey, dont look so shocked.)
registered dietitian and author ofSmoothies &
As such, many people firmly believe that its void of all nutritional benefits.
Thats not the case, though.
While that might not seem like a good thing,other iceberg lettuce nutrients make up for it.
It has 102 milligrams of potassium and 20 micrograms of folate, Largeman-Roth says.
Suffice to say, romaine has its nutritional perks.
Whats more, according to Largeman-Roth, romaine comes in two main formsas head or as hearts.
The hearts are less bitter and are generally crisper than a head of romaine, she says.
Its all about how you store it.
Add aRubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Saver($27) to your fridge organization.
registered dietitian and author ofSmoothies &
(Though, following the leaf-patting technique above works, too.)
When it comes to iceberg, Largeman-Roth recommends a wedge salad.
Its so refreshing, she says.
Just slice it into four wedges and then drizzle a rich dressing, like ranch, on top.
I also like to add some juicy summer tomatoes and pieces of cooked turkey bacon.
As for romaine, she says you cant go wrong with a classic Caesar salad.
I like to dress it with my vegan Caesar dressing, she says, sharing the recipe, below.
Toss 14 cup dressing with 7 ounces of romaine.
Add croutons to taste.
After all, why do you think salad chains like Sweetgreen and Chopt exist?
(As someone who owns this bad boy, I truly couldnt recommend it more.
Say hello to huge salads you wont be able to get enough of.)
I encourage people to eat as many salads as possible, she says.
We shouldnt be pitting one lettuce against anothertheyre all good!
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