Thanks to the high water content of a head of Romaine lettuce — approximately 94% — storing it correctly all comes down to controlling moisture loss. Once that happens, Romaine wilts.

Few foods have the combined taste and nutritional appeal of a good salad. Whether it's cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon, and ...

Following the E coli outbreak, the CDC is advising consumers "not to eat or buy romaine lettuce if they do not know where it was grown." The romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak is not over yet—in ...

Remove any old or damaged leaves and wash well before cooking. Romaine, Little Gem, iceberg, round lettuce, or bags of mixed leaves all work well. You can also use watercress, spinach and pak choi.