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Cantaloupe Melon
The cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
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Description/Taste
Colored rich shades of red to burgundy, red gem lettuce offers a wonderful, sweet taste and a crisp texture that is a definite favorite of chefs and diners alike. Boasting lovely succulent leaves that measure about five inches in length and about three inches in width, this lettuce variety has a richly colored deep red heart.
Applications
Vibrant red to crimson, this colorful lettuce adds crunch and flavor to mixed green fresh salads. Ideal side salad served on its own. Drizzle with vinaigrette or balsamic vinegar dressing. Perfect enhancement for specialty sandwiches and wraps. Use as bed for grilled, sautéed or roasted meats and vegetables. To store, refrigerate in a plastic bag or in a lettuce keeper. Use within one week for optimum quality, color and flavor.
Geography/History
Locally grown in California at Coastal Organics, red gem lettuce is native to Spain. Specialty Produce strongly supports and proudly promotes our local growers and the California farming industry.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Red Gem Lettuce. One
is easiest, three is harder.
| Coastal Organics | Homepage |
Description/Taste
Colored rich shades of red to burgundy, red gem lettuce offers a wonderful, sweet taste and a crisp texture that is a definite favorite of chefs and diners alike. Boasting lovely succulent leaves that measure about five inches in length and about three inches in width, this lettuce variety has a richly colored deep red heart.
Applications
Vibrant red to crimson, this colorful lettuce adds crunch and flavor to mixed green fresh salads. Ideal side salad served on its own. Drizzle with vinaigrette or balsamic vinegar dressing. Perfect enhancement for specialty sandwiches and wraps. Use as bed for grilled, sautéed or roasted meats and vegetables. To store, refrigerate in a plastic bag or in a lettuce keeper. Use within one week for optimum quality, color and flavor.
Geography/History
Locally grown in California at Coastal Organics, red gem lettuce is native to Spain. Specialty Produce strongly supports and proudly promotes our local growers and the California farming industry.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Red Gem Lettuce. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Under the High Chair |
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Sesame Beef Lettuce Wraps |
