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Description:
Tanimura & Antle romaine hearts are hand-selected for peak flavor and consistent size, then trimmed down to the succulent, light green, inner leaves. The crisp, tender hearts are then carefully packed to ensure peak freshness and premium quality of this ever-popular lettuce.
Selection Tips:
Choose romaine hearts that appear fresh and crisp, free of dark spots or cracked ribs.
Storage Tips:
Store romaine hearts in their plastic bag in the crisper or produce drawer of the refrigerator. Wash right before eating.
Preparation Tips:
- Wash Tanimura & Antle Romaine under cold running water and place in salad spinner or colander to drain. Pat dry before use.
- Romaine can be eaten raw or cooked.
- Use Romaine for a Caesar salad wrap. Braise with white wine; garnish with shaved or grated Parmesan cheese and lemon zest.
- Chop hearts to use in all your favorite salad recipes.
Recommended Recipe:
Grilled Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese
Additional Storage Information:
Ideal Storage Temperature: 34° -36° F/90-95% relative humidity. Refrigerate immediately after receiving. First in/first out rotation. Store in area with good circulation and away from ethylene-producing fruits to avoid russeting, spotting or decay.
Merchandising Tips:
- Cross-Merchandise Tanimura & Antle Romaine Hearts with Caesar salad dressing, croutons and shredded Parmesan.
- Merchandise with deli salads, chicken, tuna and potato to use to make gourmet lettuce cups!
Safe Produce Handling Suggestions:
- Refrigerate produce as soon as possible after purchasing. Refrigerate cut or chopped produce within two hours of peeling or cutting. Once cut, leftover produce should be discarded if left at room temperature for more than two hours.
- Wash hands with hot soapy water before and after handling fresh produce, as well as after using the bathroom, changing diapers, or handling pets.
- Wash all vegetables with cool tap water immediately before eating. Don't use soap or detergents. Cut away any bruised or damaged areas before eating.
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