Cabbage salad 'Iceberg'

Salad "Iceberg" is a round head, reminiscent of the kind of white cabbage. Its weight reaches one kilogram. This salad with luscious leaves of light greenish color is also called "Crisphead" or "ice mountain".

Salad "Iceberg" has a sweetish taste, thanks to juicy and crispy leaves, it is used both as a base in various dishes, and as an additional component.

The homeland of the salad is California, where local breeders originally called this variety "crunchy." In the early twentieth century, this kind of greenery was exported to other states and was transported with crushed people when transported, after which it was called "Ice Salad", and later - Iceberg salad.

Growing this crispy delicacy is possible without interruption for the whole season. For this purpose, spring plantings are carried out every two weeks, and summer plantings are held at intervals of seven days.

The grades of lettuce "Iceberg" in our country are considered to be early and stable. Seeds are planted in open ground. This culture loves light and moisture, it is usually placed on fertile, well-cultivated and fertilized soils.

Speaking about the benefits of this delicious plant, I want to note the presence of a significant amount of folic acid, which takes an active part in the regulation of the metabolism of the human body, the work of the nervous system and the brain. Salad "Iceberg" is rich in vitamins A, C, B9, and also contains iron and calcium. A large-scale salad is used in a wide variety of diets, it helps to increase the level of hemoglobin, reduce the salt content in the body.

If you want to quickly and tastefully prepare a salad "Iceberg", the recipe is quite simple. Chop the head, add a drop of soy sauce and season with vegetable oil. It will be very tasty.

Like all salads, "Iceberg" is eaten, as a rule, in kind, but thanks to the fact that the head is so crisp, you can even fry it and cook saute with it. In the refrigerator, the product will remain fresh for several days. In polyethylene bags without air access it can be stored even longer, while it does not lose its useful properties.

Before using this kind of "ice" salad, you need to get rid of its roots. The thing is that they are not tasty. Removing the roots takes a considerable amount of time. But you can use one tip, which will always help you in the kitchen. Take the salad head in your hand and quickly tap it on the surface of the table. Roots can be easily removed after they are freed. Simple and effective!

Salad "Iceberg" is used in the preparation of various burgers, it not only makes them beautiful, but also gives a piquant, crunchy taste.

Italians like to cook this hot salad for Christmas holidays. Let's try to cook this dish together.

Hot salad in Neapolitan style

We will need:

• One head of lettuce "Iceberg";
• 100 g of olives;
• 30 g of capers;
• 60 g of oil (olive, uncleaned);
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 30 g of pine nuts (pinols);
• 50 g raisins;
• Salt (to taste).

Getting Started

At the washed salad we separate the leaves and tear their hands into pieces of medium size. In the oil fry the crushed garlic to a golden hue, then add the prepared salad, a little water and stew under the lid for 15 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and stew for another ten minutes, salting to taste. Salad should not turn dry. If necessary, pour a little water. The prepared dish can be eaten both hot and cold.

Finally I want to say that the Iceberg salad appeared on our market not so long ago, but it boldly conquers our kitchens. Many cooks gladly use it in fresh form, and as a component to various dishes.