Lettuce recipes

Find all the ways with lettuce you need in our fresh collection. There’s so much more you can do with them than just slice up for a salad – try braising little gems, using as cups or for canapes. Find ideas for romaine, lettuce hearts and more.

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Charred lettuce with boiled eggs, anchovies and parmesan crisps

Lettuce

Charred lettuce with boiled eggs, anchovies and parmesan crisps

This easy lettuce dish is a bit like a ‘deconstructed’ caesar salad. Charred lettuce adds both smoky savouriness and fresh crunch.

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Stir-fried romaine lettuce with sesame

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Stir-fried romaine lettuce with sesame

Stir-fried lettuce is quick, with a good balance of crunchy and juicy leaves. Coat romaine in sesame seeds and tahini for a nutty contrast.

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Braised lettuce with trout, peas and mint

Lettuce

Braised lettuce with trout, peas and mint

This one-pot dinner sings of early summer and is ready in just 20 minutes. If you’ve never braised lettuce before, you’re in for a treat.

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Cos wedge salad

Lettuce

Cos wedge salad

Flavourful cos lettuces are perfect for making a wedge salad with blue cheese dressing. Make this cult US salad with our easy recipe.

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Crispy chicken niçoise

Chicken thighs

Crispy chicken niçoise

Nuggets of fried chicken thighs with golden crispy skin are one of the best things you can eat. Serve them with this niçoise-inspired salad.

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Thai waterfall beef salad (neua nam tok)

Beef salads

Thai waterfall beef salad (neua nam tok)

This Thai waterfall beef salad dish comes from Isaan in northeastern Thailand. You can replace the beef with grilled fish if you like or even brown shrimp.

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Little gems with tarragon and hazelnut dressing

Lettuce

Little gems with tarragon and hazelnut dressing

Little gems are livened up in this summery side dish with tarragon and hazlenut dressing. Prepare in 5 minutes and serve as an easy side dish.

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The perfect chicken caesar salad

Chicken salads

The perfect chicken caesar salad

You can prepare this Caesar salad in advance, then assemble it when you're ready to serve. Donal Skehan's simple recipe will show you just how easy it is.

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Home-smoked salmon with green herb lettuce salad

Showstopping salmon

Home-smoked salmon with green herb lettuce salad

Thomasina Miers' home-smoked salmon salad is light and bursting with Asian flavours. It makes a wonderful, fresh starter. .

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Vietnamese lettuce cups

Christmas canapés

Vietnamese lettuce cups

A light and fresh Vietnamese-style nibble that will really get your tastebuds going. A great way to use up excess little gem lettuces, too

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Spring vegetable and quinoa stew with quick-pickled little gems

Stews, casseroles, pot-roasts and slow-roasts

Spring vegetable and quinoa stew with quick-pickled little gems

Stews aren't just for winter – this vegetarian recipe using quinoa and spring vegetables for a light, quick and easy midweek meal. Make the most of those little gem lettuces, too.

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Roast chicken legs with braised little gems, peas and mint

Lettuce

Roast chicken legs with braised little gems, peas and mint

Braising lettuce in salty stock takes it to a whole new level. Serve with crispy-skinned chicken and crusty bread for soaking up the juices.

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Lettuce soup

May seasonal

Lettuce soup

Georgina Fuggle's classic lettuce soup recipe is easy and fresh for a spring or summer lunch and serves four, generously

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Lamb’s lettuce and halloumi salad with peas

Healthy family meals

Lamb’s lettuce and halloumi salad with peas

Serve up our Cypriot-style lamb's lettuce, halloumi salad with peas, warm pitta breads for dinner on a hot summer's evening. 

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Michel Roux Jr’s braised little gem lettuces

April seasonal

Michel Roux Jr’s braised little gem lettuces

Michel Roux Jr's braised little gem lettuce recipe is n easy way to transform lettuce into a luxurious side dish. Braise with port and stock.

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Prawn and herb lettuce cups with ginger dressing

Lettuce

Prawn and herb lettuce cups with ginger dressing

These delicate Chinese-inspired prawn and herb lettuce cups make an elegant starter or nibble with drinks. They use little gem hearts

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