Lettuce - Iceberg

Originally called "Crisphead", iceberg lettuce comes in round, tightly packed heads with pale leaves that are valued for their crunchy texture. Iceberg lettuce has no fat and a water content of 96 per cent. It is high in fibre, vitamin C and folate. It has one of the lowest kilojoule counts of any food - a whole head of lettuce contains a mere 85 kilojoules.

Seasonality

Available from January to December.

Serving suggestion

Iceberg lettuce is a salad staple and ideal for sandwiches. Serve as a garnish or use as a crisp, edible wrapper.