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Harvest Lettuce

Image by Bailey Heedick

 

Farm Recipe:

Simple Garden Salad

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Ingredients:

  • Freshly harvested lettuce leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces

  • Cherry tomatoes, halved

  • Cucumber, sliced

  • Red onion, thinly sliced

  • Balsamic vinaigrette dressing

  • Optional additions: crumbled feta cheese, toasted nuts

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine lettuce leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.

  2. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.

  3. Add any optional ingredients, such as feta cheese or nuts, for added flavor and texture.

  4. Serve immediately as a refreshing and nutritious salad.

Image by PHÚC LONG

 

When is it "pick-perfect"?

Harvest lettuce when the leaves are young, tender, and before they start to bolt (send up a flower stalk). Typically, this is about 30-70 days after planting, depending on the variety.

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How to Harvest:

  • Grasp the outer leaves of the lettuce head near the base.

  • Use your fingers to gently snap or twist the leaves off the stem.

  • For loose-leaf lettuce, pick individual leaves as needed from the outer part of the plant, allowing the inner leaves to continue growing.

Storage:

  • Store unwashed lettuce in a perforated plastic bag or a container lined with paper towels in the refrigerator crisper drawer. It will stay fresh for up to a week.

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