Bibb lettuce
noun[CorU]
US(alsobibb lettuce)uk/ˌbɪb ˈlet.ɪs/us/ˈbɪb ˈlet̬.ɪs/atypeoflettuce(=greensaladvegetable)withsoft,brightgreenleaves:
Ioptedfor thegrilledasparagussaladwithegg,pancetta,cherrytomatoes, Bibblettuce, andlemonvinaigrette.
Weorderedalovelybibblettucesaladwhile wewaitedfor themaincourse.
Theeasiestway towashgreens,especiallythosesandy,grittyoneslike bibblettuces, is toplungethem in alargebowloficywater.
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butter lettuce
- Cover 4slicesofbreadwith Bibblettuce, andmoundchickenontop.
- Marinate 1headof Bibblettucewitholiveoil,salt, andblackpepper.
- Thissaladrecipecallsfor abasicmixtureofgreens,includingromaineand Bibblettuce.
Types of vegetable
- alfalfa
- allium
- Anaheim
- artichoke
- arugula
- Chinese leaves
- collard
- corn on the cob
- corn salad
- cornichon
- jicama
- kabocha
- kale
- kohlrabi
- lacinato kale
- salsify
- savoy cabbage
- scallion
- Scotch bonnet
- shallot