🥬 Fresh Cos Lettuce (Romaine Lettuce) – Crisp, Fresh & Crunchy

🥬 Fresh Cos Lettuce

Our Fresh Cos Lettuce, also known as Romaine Lettuce, has long, crisp leaves, a satisfying crunch and a fresh, mild flavour.

Its firm texture makes it perfect for classic Caesar salads, sandwiches, burgers and wraps. The larger outer leaves are also excellent for using as lettuce cups or wraps, while the crisp inner leaves add freshness and texture to everyday meals.

Carefully selected for quality and freshness, Cos lettuce is a versatile salad favourite that’s easy to prepare and delicious served chilled.

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🌱 About Fresh Cos Lettuce

Cos lettuce is one of the most recognisable salad lettuces, known for its upright shape, elongated leaves and wonderfully crisp texture.

🥬 Crisp & Crunchy

The firm leaves provide plenty of crunch, making Cos lettuce particularly good for salads where you want the leaves to hold their texture.

🌿 Fresh, Mild Flavour

Cos lettuce has a clean, mild flavour that works beautifully with creamy dressings, cheeses, grilled vegetables and a wide variety of fillings.

🍽️ Incredibly Versatile

Use it for:

🥗 Fresh salads
🥪 Sandwiches
🍔 Burgers
🌯 Wraps
🥬 Lettuce cups
🍽️ Garnishes and side salads

❄️ Best Served Chilled

Keep your lettuce refrigerated and wash shortly before serving for maximum freshness and crunch.

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📊 Typical Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100g:

• 🔥 Energy: 17 kcal
• 🌾 Carbohydrates: 3.3g
• 🌱 Fibre: 2.1g
• 💪 Protein: 1.2g
• 🥑 Fat: 0.3g

Please note: Nutritional values are approximate and can naturally vary.

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🔪 How to Prepare Fresh Cos Lettuce

Preparing Cos lettuce is quick and simple:

1. Remove any wilted or damaged outer leaves.
2. Separate the leaves as required.
3. Wash thoroughly under cold running water.
4. Dry using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel.
5. Tear or chop the leaves into your preferred size.
6. Serve immediately or keep chilled until required.

For lettuce wraps or cups, leave the larger leaves whole after washing.

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🥗 Classic Caesar Salad

A crisp Caesar salad is one of the classic ways to enjoy fresh Cos lettuce.

Ingredients

• 1 Fresh Cos Lettuce
• ½ cup croutons
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Dressing

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Wash and thoroughly dry the lettuce.
2. Tear or chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
3. Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth.
4. Place the lettuce in a large serving bowl.
5. Add the croutons and Parmesan.
6. Add the dressing and gently toss everything together.
7. Serve immediately while the lettuce is crisp.

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🌯 Chicken Caesar Lettuce Wraps

Large Cos lettuce leaves make excellent wraps for a quick lunch or light meal.

Ingredients

• 1 Fresh Cos Lettuce
• 2 cooked chicken breasts, sliced
• 2 tbsp Caesar dressing
• Parmesan shavings
• Cracked black pepper
• Crispy bacon pieces, optional

Method

1. Separate several large Cos lettuce leaves.
2. Wash and dry them thoroughly.
3. Toss the sliced chicken with the Caesar dressing.
4. Spoon the chicken into each lettuce leaf.
5. Add Parmesan shavings.
6. Add crispy bacon if desired.
7. Finish with cracked black pepper and serve.

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🥪 Crunchy Cos Lettuce & Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients

• Fresh Cos lettuce leaves
• Sliced mature Cheddar
• Fresh tomato, sliced
• Cucumber, sliced
• Your favourite bread
• Mayonnaise or chutney
• Black pepper

Method

1. Wash and thoroughly dry the lettuce.
2. Spread mayonnaise or chutney over the bread.
3. Layer with cheese, tomato and cucumber.
4. Add plenty of crisp Cos lettuce.
5. Season with a little black pepper.
6. Close the sandwich, slice and serve.

A simple way to add plenty of fresh crunch to lunchtime.

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🛒 Why Choose Our Fresh Cos Lettuce?

✔ Fresh and crisp
✔ Long, crunchy leaves
✔ Mild, refreshing flavour
✔ Perfect for Caesar salads
✔ Great for sandwiches and burgers
✔ Large leaves ideal for wraps and lettuce cups
✔ Quick and easy to prepare
✔ Carefully selected for quality

Add freshness and crunch to your favourite dishes with our Fresh Cos Lettuce (Romaine Lettuce).

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cos lettuce the same as Romaine lettuce?

Yes. Cos lettuce and Romaine lettuce are names commonly used for the same type of lettuce.

What does Cos lettuce taste like?

It has a fresh, mild flavour with a crisp, crunchy texture.

Can Cos lettuce be eaten raw?

Yes. It’s most commonly enjoyed fresh in salads, sandwiches, burgers and wraps.

Is Cos lettuce good for Caesar salad?

Yes. Cos lettuce is the traditional choice for a classic Caesar salad because its firm leaves remain crisp when coated with dressing.

Can I use Cos lettuce for wraps?

Yes. The larger leaves are ideal for filling and serving as lettuce wraps or cups.

How should I store Cos lettuce?

Keep refrigerated. For the best quality, wash the leaves shortly before use and follow any storage information supplied with the product.