iceberg lettuce
noun
: any of various crisp light green lettuces that when mature have the leaves arranged in a compact head
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However, to grow crops like iceberg lettuce and broccoli in a low-lying desert, farmers use more fertilizer than any other county.
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Napa Wedge Salad With Chickpeas and Bacon This crunchy, satisfying wedge salad features napa cabbage instead of the traditional iceberg lettuce, as well as hot, crispy bacon and chickpeas for heartiness.
—Julia Turshen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
On the side is a plate with iceberg lettuce, a slice of tomato, a slice of red onion and a pickle along with a cup of Thousand Island dressing.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
Instead, as at Cassell’s, Thousand Island dressing is one of the layers along with pickle, tomato and always iceberg lettuce.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Napa Wedge Salad With Chickpeas and Bacon This crunchy, satisfying wedge salad features napa cabbage instead of the traditional iceberg lettuce, as well as hot, crispy bacon and chickpeas for heartiness.
—Julia Turshen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
On the side is a plate with iceberg lettuce, a slice of tomato, a slice of red onion and a pickle along with a cup of Thousand Island dressing.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
Instead, as at Cassell’s, Thousand Island dressing is one of the layers along with pickle, tomato and always iceberg lettuce.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Iceberg lettuce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iceberg%20lettuce. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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