This kind of lettuce has
irregular leaves, whose colour is green at the core and red
on the top.
Weight:
Ranging between 200 and 400 g.
Nutritional values:
Very poor in calories, it is a perfect freshening appetizer.
It has a good content in vitamins, minerals and trace elements,
in particular iodine, nickel, cobalt, manganese and copper. It helps
nervous system and has a refreshing, softening and purifying action.
Cooking suggestions:
It is suggested to eat it raw in salad. Alone or mixed, it is a
tasty side dish for meat or fish dishes. Thanks to its coloured
leaves, it is indicated to garnish dishes of great aesthetic effect.
