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Is there anything more soul-lifting than staring down a big pile of spring leaf lettuce, and imaging all the different things you can do with it?

When serving as lettuce cups, submerge leaves in a large bowl of cold water in the refrigerator. (It will keep the lettuce cold and crisp.) Gently dry with a paper towel before serving.

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Add lettuce, baby spinach, apple, banana, lemon juice and water to a high-speed blender. For a thicker smoothie, also add chia seeds. Blend on high until smooth, then pour into two glasses and serve.

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McMillan says that Walmart soaks its lettuce in warm water before putting it on display, a crisping trick that you can easily replicate at home whenever you have wilted lettuce you need to revive.

So if you’ve noticed recalls for lettuce contaminated with E. coli and listeria, you might be wondering whether the salad in your bowl is safe to eat.