Lettuce Iceberg Each

There is a reason the iceberg lettuce has been in Australian kitchens for generations. Crisp, refreshing and satisfying in a way that softer lettuce varieties simply are not, it brings a crunch to everything it touches. Shredded through a burger, chopped into a classic wedge salad with blue cheese dressing, torn into a simple side salad, or used as a fresh wrap instead of bread. It does the job every time without fuss.

Available and reliable year-round with no season to wait for. The cooler months tend to bring the densest, crispest heads, but a good iceberg is a good iceberg any time of year.

The trick to buying a great one is simple. Pick it up and feel the weight. Heavy and firm means a dense, crisp head full of leaves worth eating. Light and loose means put it back. Always go for the heaviest one on the shelf.