leaf lettuce
Americannoun
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The red color of red leaf lettuce comes from anthocyanins, a group of polyphenol pigments that have attracted attention for their antioxidant properties.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 15, 2026
This chicken sandwich is made with grilled chicken, leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, Swiss cheese, and garlic aioli, served in a potato bun.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2023
Ssam, in Korean, means “wrap,” usually involving salted napa cabbage, especially the tender inner leaves; feathery perilla; or fresh, crisp red leaf lettuce.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 28, 2020
The hot pan comes to the table accompanied by nuoc mam and a plate piled with leaf lettuce and fresh herbs.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2018
You finish the grilling yourself, the way you like it, and then wrap the sweetened meat with rice and paste in leaf lettuce, and eat quickly with your hands.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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