![]() ![]() It’s light and refreshing yet satisfying at the same time. In fact, Patrick was craving this glorious symphony of flavors so urgently, we had to go back the very next week.Īnd now this Wedge Salad recipe is that good. I don’t make many “copycat” recipes because I like to put my own spin on things – and this Outback Wedge Salad Copycat is not an exact replica – but it boasts the same playful, magical combination of tangy Blue Cheese Dressing and sweet Balsamic Reduction found in Outback’s Wedge Salad that both Patrick and my taste buds went crazy for – the combo is sheer brilliance. Its a flavor/texture lovers dream and crazy easy to make! This Outback Wedge Salad recipe pairs beautifully with any meal or makes a showstopping appetizer. This Wedge Salad is one of the best salads on the planet! It’s smothered in creamy, decadent homemade Blue Cheese Dressing, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, crunchy corn, creamy avocado and drizzled with sweet and tangy Balsamic Reduction. When you plan your salads it’s fine to include some iceberg lettuce, but spice up your palate and your health by making some of the other lettuces the staple parts of your lettuce diet.Wedge Salad is quick and easy but looks and tastes gourmet with hardly any chopping! According to the USDA, loose-leaf lettuces deliver reasonable amounts of calcium, phosphorous, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin K.īutterhead lettuces also surpass iceberg varieties in almost every nutrient category and have the highest amount of iron of all lettuces. Loose-leaf lettuce overall has the next best nutritional value. All of this combines to make cos one of the healthiest of all the lettuces. It also provides 10 times more beta-carotene than iceberg lettuce and almost as much as spinach. ![]() It has more fibre than iceberg lettuce but is also a good source of vitamin C, folate and vitamin A. Cos (romaine) lettuce emerges as the best nutritional choice. Iceberg lettuce, the most popularly consumed lettuce in Australia, has more fibre than some lettuces but it is low in vitamins and minerals. If you eat the more bitter-tasting lettuces you are not only getting better nutrition generally, you are also stimulating your digestion.Īs far as specific nutrient levels go, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) maintains a database called the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, which shows nutrient levels in foods, and it illustrates that the different lettuce varieties have quite different nutritional profiles. Bitter tastes stimulate the flow of digestive juices, which is why bitter salads (or even an aperitif) are a good idea prior to a meal. If you eat the more bitter-tasting lettuces you are not only generally getting better nutrition, you are also stimulating your digestion. Healing lettuceĪs with any other green leafy vegetable, the darker the lettuce, the better when it comes to nutrition. ![]() All coral, baby-leaf and salad mix lettuces belong to the “loose leaf” lettuce group. These lettuces do not form true heads, but have leaves joined at the stem. Loose-Leaf: Featuring broad, curly leaf varieties that are green and/or red, the leaf lettuces offer a delicate taste and a mildly crispy texture. It has a sweet flavour and a soft texture. This variety of head lettuce has a crisp texture and a mild taste.Ĭos (also known as romaine): This variety of head-forming lettuce has deep-green, long leaves with a crisp texture and deep taste.īutterhead: This type of lettuce features tender large leaves that form a loosely arranged head that is easily separated from the stem. Iceberg (crisphead): Has green leaves on the outside and whitish ones on the inside. Below is a brief guide to these lettuce types: Perhaps this is why rabbits always seem so happy … or is it why they breed so prolifically?įor years Australians ate only iceberg lettuce, but recently new types, such as cos (called romaine in the USA and the staple ingredient of Caesar salad), loose-leaf and butterhead lettuce have become very popular. In folk lore lettuce is said to have a calming effect on the body, so much so that if you can eat several heads of it you may become euphoric. Lettuce’s name comes from the Latin and means milk (because of the white sap of the stem) and the name of its major chemical “lactucin” echoes this. In ancient Rome it was prescribed to relax the bowels and indeed Augustus (first emperor of the Roman Empire from 27 BCE to 14 CE) was so impressed with it that he erected a statue to it. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, advocated its use. Initially it was probably just regarded as a nuisance weed, but it wasn’t long before it was appreciated as a food and a medicine. Lettuce first appeared near the Mediterranean basin more than 4000 years ago. Lettuce goes beautifully in salads, wraps and sandwiches, but not all lettuces are created equal. ![]()
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