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Lettuce is the second most popular vegetable in the country! Any lettuce is a great choice and iceberg or Romaine are the most common. Lettuce is in season for Illinois from April through October.

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Lettuce Nutrition

Lettuce is low in calories, high in vitamin A, and a good source of folic acid.

Choosing and Storing Lettuce

Choose lettuce that is green and fresh. Avoid lettuce that is limp or has cuts, bruises, or browned areas. Refrigerate lettuce in a plastic bag for up to a week.

Food group: 
Vegetables
Recipe: 
Main Dish Salad
Southwestern Salad
Food season: 
Spring
Summer
Fall