If you are washing loose-leaf lettuce or romaine, she suggests separating each leaf from the core to see dirt and residue more easily. If you have an entire head of lettuce, cut i ...

Apart from traditional lettuces, such as 'Cos', 'Iceberg' and 'Butterhead', there are many others to try, including loose-leaf types and oak leaf lettuce, radicchio, rocket and endive.

Pour in the dressing and toss well. Place half the cucumber and half the mixed leaves, Romaine lettuce and rocket in the bowl. Season, then top with the remaining cucumber, leaves, Romaine lettuce ...