Fresh vegetables | Salads

Romaine lettuce is characterised by its long, thick, robust leaves, offering a very crisp texture and a subtle, refined bitterness on the finish. Packaged in a handy 2-head bag (approx. 600 g), it is selected by Le Delas for its robustness and its ability to hold its shape perfectly when dressed with thick sauces. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Caesar salad: This is the traditional and essential base for an authentic Caesar salad, capable of withstanding rich sauce emulsions without wilting. ► Short cooking times: Its robust texture also allows it to be braised whole or halved, or briefly grilled on a hotplate for warm presentations. ► Preparation: Remove the outer leaves if necessary and cut the hearts into even pieces as required. ► Storage: Store in a cool place between +2°C and +4°C in its original bag to preserve the leaves' natural moisture.

Harvested in France, this extra watercress stands out for its slightly peppery taste and intense freshness. Sold in 150g bunches, it adds a refreshing, vegetal note to salads, sandwiches and cold meats. It is also delicious in soups and veloutés, where its intense flavour really comes into its own. This product is available only by order 24 hours in advance, in our Rungis store, Atelier Fruits Légumes, or by delivery.

Sucrine lettuce is a small variety of lettuce recognisable by its elongated shape, crisp heart and small leaves. It is packaged in trays of six heads. Supplied by Le Delas, a wholesaler in Rungis, it is highly prized for its excellent balance between its crisp texture and its mild, slightly sweet taste (from which it gets its name). This makes it an ideal base for many dishes. Culinary uses: Sucrine lettuce is suitable for a variety of uses, providing a fresh and crunchy base: ► Mixed salads: The perfect base for high-end salads, especially Caesar salads, thanks to its crunchiness, which holds up well to dressings. ► Side dish: Served alone or simply seasoned to accompany meat, fish or grilled dishes. ► Garnish: Its leaves can be used as boats for starters (prawns, guacamole) or as a garnish in sandwiches and burgers. ► Cooking: Can be braised or cooked very quickly on a griddle, retaining some of its crunchiness. Storage and preparation tips: ► Storage: Fresh product. Store in the refrigerator, preferably in the crisper drawer, to maintain its crunchiness. ► Preparation: Wash and dry the leaves before use. Remove the base if necessary.

Batavia is a curly-leaf lettuce variety, carefully selected by Le Delas for the compactness of its head and the crispness of its leaves. Recognisable by its serrated edges and pale green colour, it offers a texture that is both tender and crunchy, and holds up particularly well when dressed. Its mild, slightly sweet flavour makes it a versatile base for raw vegetable dishes, essential for daily preparation in restaurants and brasseries. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Cold cuisine and bistronomy: It provides the ideal base for substantial mixed salads and premium burger toppings thanks to its good structural integrity. Its moderate heat resistance allows it to be placed under warm elements without wilting immediately. ► Presentation and volume: Its crinkled leaves naturally add texture and movement to plate presentations, allowing serving dishes to be generously garnished with a controlled quantity of product. ► Preparation: To ensure maximum freshness, it is advisable to trim the base of the core and wash the leaves in clear water with lemon juice or vinegar. Thoroughly drying the leaves is essential to ensure that vinaigrettes and emulsified sauces adhere perfectly to the leaf. ► Storage: Store in a positive-temperature cold room, ideally in a vegetable drawer to maintain optimal humidity. To extend its shelf life after receipt, it can be stored in an airtight container with a damp cloth.

Red oak leaf lettuce is a leaf lettuce variety selected by Le Delas for the tenderness of its leaves and the elegance of its purple hue. Characterised by lobed leaves reminiscent of an oak tree's, it offers a supple, almost melt-in-the-mouth texture and a delicate flavour with subtle nutty notes. Its voluminous appearance and colour variations ranging from green to reddish-brown make it a major aesthetic asset for refined culinary compositions. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Aesthetics and presentation: Thanks to its jagged, colourful leaves, it is ideal for adding contrast and volume to mixed salads or for serving as a visual base for starters such as terrines or cold fish dishes. ► Fine dining: Its relative fragility compared to Batavia lettuce requires careful handling. It pairs perfectly with light vinaigrettes made with walnut or hazelnut oil, which highlight its natural aromatic profile. ► Preparation: After removing the core, it is advisable to wash the leaves gently in cool water. Gently squeezing out excess water is essential to avoid breaking the tender structure of the leaves and to preserve their airy appearance on the plate. ► Storage: A delicate product that must be stored in a positive-temperature cold room. To maintain the leaves' moisture and prevent wilting, it is best to store them in a humid environment or under a clean, slightly damp cloth.

Fresh salad ready to use! Young arugula shoots.

Lettuce is the cornerstone of the cold section, selected by Le Delas for the tenderness of its leaves and the sweetness of its core. A timeless classic, it is characterised by broad, supple leaves of a vibrant green. Its delicate texture and neutral flavour profile make it the ideal base for a multitude of dressings, without ever overpowering the ingredients it accompanies. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Bistronomy and accompaniments: It is the perfect garnish to accompany a cut of meat or a traditional quiche. Its flexibility also makes it ideal for creating vegetable wraps or original vegetable ballotines. ► Wellness cuisine: Very low in calories and high in water content, it is a popular choice for ‘healthy' menus or as a light base for spring starters paired with fresh herbs. ► Preparation: To preserve its delicate texture, it is advisable to wash it in very cold water without leaving it to soak for too long. It is essential to spin-dry by hand or at a moderate speed to avoid breaking the leaf fibres and to preserve their glossy appearance. ► Storage: A delicate product to be stored in a positive-temperature cold room. To maintain optimal moisture levels, it is recommended to keep it in its original packaging or under a damp cloth to prevent the edges of the leaves from oxidising prematurely.

Curly endive is characterised by its deeply lobed leaves, which are green at the edges and fade to a soft yellow at the centre. It adds volume to the plate and has a distinctive bitterness that is highly sought after for balancing rich flavours. Delas offers this variety to add structure to bistro salads and to stand up to strong dressings. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Classic dishes: It is the essential base of the famous Lyonnaise salad, combined with hot bacon lardons, croutons and a runny poached egg. ► Preparation: Drain thoroughly after washing to prevent the finely cut leaves from becoming waterlogged. Season only just before serving to maintain its texture. ► Storage: Store in a positive-temperature cold room. It is advisable to use it quickly to preserve the delicacy of its leaves.

The blonde oak leaf lettuce is distinguished by its supple, tender, lobed leaves. Supplied by Le Delas, it has a very mild, slightly sweet flavour with no bitterness whatsoever, making it an excellent neutral and elegant base for showcasing the main ingredients of your starters. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Salad bases: Perfect for accompanying delicate ingredients such as pan-fried foie gras, warm goat's cheese on toast or crayfish. ► Preparation: The leaves are delicate and must be handled with care when washing and spinning dry. Opt for a light dressing based on olive oil or hazelnut oil. ► Storage: Must be kept chilled between +2°C and +4°C. This is a high-turnover salad due to the delicacy of its cellular structure.

Iceberg lettuce is a variety of head lettuce, recognisable by its round, very compact shape and pale green leaves. Supplied by Le Delas Rungis, it is highly prized in professional catering for its exceptional crunchiness, good texture and ability to keep longer than other lettuces. Culinary uses: Iceberg lettuce is suitable for a variety of uses, mainly raw: ► Salads: As a base for mixed salads or mixed greens, its crisp texture holds up well to dressings. ► Garnish: Essential in burgers, sandwiches and tacos, where it adds freshness and crunch without releasing water. ► Wraps: Its large leaves can be used as a substitute for bread or tortillas to wrap fillings (light wraps). ► Decoration: Used to garnish cold dishes and buffets. Storage and preparation tips: ► Storage: Fresh product. Store in the refrigerator, preferably in a perforated bag to maintain moisture and crispness. ► Preparation: Remove the outer leaves. Cut or chop the crisp inner leaves. Wash and dry before use.

The Treviso salad (Radicchio Rosso di Treviso), selected by Le Delas, is a prestigious variety of Italian chicory, prized for its striking appearance and colour palette ranging from deep purple-red to creamy white. Its long, firm and crisp leaves lend a refined bitterness and an elegant texture to culinary creations. This product is a prime choice for chefs wishing to add a touch of character and visual sophistication to their starters. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Cold dishes and contrasts: Its characteristic bitter flavour balances perfectly with sweet or acidic ingredients, such as citrus segments, walnut pieces or a balsamic vinegar reduction. It is ideal for adding structure to high-end mixed salads. ► Hot applications: Unlike many lettuces, Treviso withstands heat very well. It can be braised, grilled on a hotplate or roasted in the oven with a drizzle of olive oil, which softens its bitterness and brings out sweeter notes. ► Preparation: For the best presentation, it is advisable to use it leaf by leaf to create volume, or to slice it into thin strips to add its crunch to a risotto or pasta dish at the end of cooking. ► Storage: Store in a positive-temperature cold room. Its robust structure means it holds up better than tender lettuces, but it is best kept in a humid environment to preserve the crunch of its ribs.

This rocket salad, grown in France, is a premium fresh product selected by Le Delas for its distinctive flavour profile, which is both peppery and slightly mustardy. Packaged in 125g portions, it offers great versatility for the daily needs of professional kitchens. Its freshness and crisp texture make it a versatile ingredient for adding depth and character to culinary creations. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Presentation and finishing: Its serrated leaves and lively flavour are ideal for garnishing pizzas fresh from the oven, beef or fish carpaccio, as well as for adding an elegant touch of greenery to pasta dishes. ► Culinary applications: It can be served on its own in a salad, incorporated into baby leaf mixes, or blended to create original rocket pestos and accompanying sauces. ► Use in the kitchen: This 125g pack allows for optimal management of fresh produce stocks and ensures rapid rotation to maintain impeccable organoleptic quality. ► Preparation: Ready to use after a quick rinse under clean water if necessary; it can be added straight away to any cold dish. ► Storage: To preserve its crunch and prevent wilting, rocket should be stored in a cool place, ideally in its original packaging to maintain the right level of moisture.

The mixed salad leaves offered by Le Delas are a carefully curated blend of various young shoots, ensuring a perfect balance between sweetness, bitterness and peppery notes. This generous 1 kg pack is tailor-made for commercial catering and caterers, eliminating time-consuming preparation whilst guaranteeing consistent quality and impeccable presentation. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Base for gourmet salads: Provides a premium base for your signature salads and accompaniments to meat or fish. ► Buffet presentation: Its varied shapes and shades of green and purple instantly enliven large presentation platters. ► Preparation: As the leaves are tender and delicate, only dress the salad at the very last moment with a light dressing to preserve its texture. ► Storage: Keep chilled between +2°C and +4°C. Press out any air from the bag before resealing to prolong freshness.