Should you wash romaine lettuce before cutting?

Always wash leafy greens before cutting to remove dirt, pesticides, and bacteria. An especially important step when eating produce that won’t be cooked.

Is it better to cut or tear romaine lettuce?

Tearing romaine lettuce is fine for a quick salad and can cut down on bruising. Cutting is more consistent and can be faster if you’re prepping large quantities.

Does cutting lettuce make it go bad faster?

Yes, whole romaine lettuce lasts longer and is less prone to browning than cut lettuce.

The Best Ways To Cut, Use & Store Romaine Lettuce

Description

Learn how to cut romaine lettuce for salads, stir-fries, and as a topping.

Ingredients

Scale

1 Head Romaine Lettuce

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Instructions

Thoroughly wash romaine leaves before making any cuts.

For Large Pieces

Split romaine leaves in half lengthwise to form strips. Split them again if you want smaller pieces.
Make cross cuts to make pieces the size of your liking.

For Thin Ribbons (Chiffonade)

Create a stack of 2-3 similarly sized romaine leaves
Fold or roll the stack into a long tube.
Use your knife to make cross cuts as thin as possible.

Notes

Large lettuce pieces can also be made by tearing whole leaves by hand.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Knife Skills
Cuisine: Any

Keywords: cutting romaine lettuce, chopped romaine lettuce, romaine salad