🥬 Fresh Little Gem Lettuce |Fresh Little Gem Lettuce

🥬 Fresh Little Gem Lettuce

Fresh Little Gem Lettuce is a delicious, compact variety of lettuce that combines the crisp crunch of romaine with the sweetness of butterhead lettuce. Its tightly packed, vibrant green leaves are tender yet crunchy, making it perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and healthy side dishes.

Whether you’re preparing a light summer salad, a classic prawn cocktail or simply adding freshness to your favourite meal, Little Gem lettuce offers exceptional flavour, texture and nutrition.

🌱 Health Benefits of Little Gem Lettuce

Little Gem lettuce is naturally low in calories while being packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

✅ Rich in Essential Vitamins

• 🥕 Vitamin A supports healthy eyesight and skin.
• 🛡️ Vitamin C helps maintain a healthy immune system.
• 🦴 Vitamin K contributes to strong bones and normal blood clotting.

🌿 High in Fibre

The natural fibre content supports healthy digestion and helps you feel fuller for longer.

💚 Rich in Antioxidants

Contains antioxidants that help protect your body’s cells against oxidative stress.

💧 Naturally Hydrating

Made up of over 95% water, helping you stay refreshed and hydrated.

⚖️ Low in Calories

An excellent choice for healthy eating, weight management and balanced diets.

🥗 Nutritional Information (Per 100g)

• 🔥 Calories: 14 kcal
• 🌾 Carbohydrates: 2.9g
• 🌱 Fibre: 1.4g
• 💪 Protein: 1.3g
• 🥑 Fat: 0.2g

🥬 How to Prepare Little Gem Lettuce

Preparing Little Gem lettuce is quick and easy.

1. Remove any damaged outer leaves.
2. Wash thoroughly under cold running water.
3. Pat dry with kitchen paper or use a salad spinner.
4. Slice in half, quarter or separate the leaves.
5. Serve fresh in salads, burgers, wraps, sandwiches or as edible cups for delicious fillings.

For maximum freshness and crunch, keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

🥗 Little Gem Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 4 heads Fresh Little Gem Lettuce
• ½ cucumber, sliced
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Lemon Vinaigrette

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt & black pepper

Method

1. Arrange the Little Gem leaves onto a serving platter.
2. Add the cucumber, onion, tomatoes and feta.
3. Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
4. Drizzle over the salad.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley, mint or basil before serving.

Perfect alongside grilled chicken, fish or BBQ dishes.

🍤 Classic Little Gem Prawn Cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 head Fresh Little Gem Lettuce
• 200g cooked king prawns
• Homemade or prepared cocktail sauce
• Lemon wedges
• Fresh parsley
• Smoked paprika

Homemade Cocktail Sauce

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tbsp horseradish sauce
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt & pepper

Method

1. Mix all cocktail sauce ingredients together.
2. Separate the Little Gem leaves and arrange in serving glasses or bowls.
3. Spoon over the prawns.
4. Drizzle generously with cocktail sauce.
5. Sprinkle with smoked paprika and parsley.
6. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.

A timeless British favourite that’s ideal as a light lunch or elegant starter.

🥪 Grilled Chicken Little Gem Wraps

Ingredients

• 2 Little Gem lettuces
• 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes
• Greek yoghurt or Caesar dressing
• Black pepper

Method

1. Separate the Little Gem leaves.
2. Fill each leaf with sliced chicken, avocado and tomatoes.
3. Drizzle with dressing.
4. Season with black pepper.
5. Fold and enjoy as a healthy, low-carb lunch.

🛒 Why Choose Our Fresh Little Gem Lettuce?

✔ Sweet, crisp flavour

✔ Freshly selected for quality

✔ Perfect for salads & sandwiches

✔ Great for wraps & burgers

✔ Naturally low in calories

✔ High in vitamins & fibre

✔ Suitable for vegetarian & vegan diets

✔ Freshly prepared for maximum crunch

Bring freshness, flavour and nutrition to every meal with our premium Fresh Little Gem Lettuce.