Cos lettuce is the variety made famous by the Caesar salad. Its long green leaves have quite thick white ribs running down their centre. Cos lettuce has quite a crisp, crunchy texture, with a slightly sweet flavour. Baby cos lettuce is also available – this variety is much smaller, with a more delicate flavour. Cos lettuce is available all year round.
Quick ideas with COS LETTUCE
- For a delicious traditional chicken Caesar salad, cut cos lettuce leaves into strips, crossways. Toss together with shredded cooked chicken, croutons, cooked diced bacon and quartered hard-boiled eggs. Drizzle with Caesar salad dressing and add anchovies, if desired, then sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
- For a fresh appetiser, separate the leaves from a baby cos lettuce. Mix together chopped cocktail prawns, mayonnaise, diced avocado, sliced shallots and a little Worcestershire sauce. Spoon a little mixture into each cos lettuce leaf then serve with drinks.
The information contained within this section is for general information purposes only, it should not be considered professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for specific nutritional needs.
