Lettuce is one of the most popular of the burger toppings and there are so many types of lettuce for burgers to choose from! Check out some of these suggestions we have.
Iceberg lettuce is probably the most popular of the types of lettuce because of the crunch factor it gives your burger. You have to be careful with this lettuce as it is quite watery so you want to be sure to pat it dry. It is also the least expensive of the lettuce varieties.
Other popular choices of lettuce are romaine which is somewhat sweet in the stem. Romaine is good to use for burgers in the summer as it is a very heat tolerant type of lettuce. There is also butterhead lettuce called this because of its flower-like appearance and buttery flavor. This is also a good choice in types of lettuce for burgers as it is heat-tolerant so you are good using it in the summer months.
If you want your lettuce to look good on the burger when preparing for friends and family, try green or red leaf lettuce. Just remove the stem and fold the loose ends over so the leaf is in a circle. This also works like the shape of butterhead so you have a nice skirt around the patty. Remember presentation is a big part of eating – even though the burger by itself is AMAZING!
To help you choose out of the different types of lettuce for burgers, we have put together this infographic of information on the main types of Lettuce choices. Check it out and let us know what you think. You can download it to save for your information. If you want more in-depth information, see this article on these popular choices. If you are thinking about growing your own, check this out. Enjoy!
