Lamb's lettuce
Pronounce it: lams lett-ess
Sometimes known as Corn Salad, lamb's lettuce has long spoon-shaped dark leaves and a distinctive, tangy flavour. It is used raw in salads as well as steamed and served as a vegetable. The unusual name reputedly comes from the lettuce's resemblance to the size and shape of a lamb's tongue.
Availibility
Lamb's lettuce is at its best from May to November.
Choose the best
Dark, narrow leaves that are springy and unwilted.
Prepare it
Be sure to wash and drain lamb's lettuce thoroughly before using as, like spinach, it can be quite grainy and gritty.
Store it
It is quickly perishable and should be used within two days of purchase. Store in an airtight plastic bag in the fridge.
Cook it
As a main ingredient in salads or cooked and served as a side vegetable.
Can't find it
Try cos lettuce or baby spinach.
Your binder
Sign up or sign in to receive a £25 wine voucher, and to save, rate and comment on recipes. Plus, get our newsletter.
Your binder
Here are three other great reasons to sign up:
- You get an online binder, where you can store all your favourite recipes and create menus.
Search Good Food
Advertiser Links
Tried and tested 
