Cutting romaine lettuce into perfect salad-sized pieces is a breeze if you split it down the middle first before cutting ...

When you're ready to compose the wedge salad, start by peeling the ugly outer layer from the head of lettuce. Cut your Iceberg into four equal wedges. Trim and discard the root end from each wedge.

Crispy, crunchy wedge salads are often ... Take any loose or damaged leaves off the lettuce. Wash the lettuce in cold water and drain well. Trim the root end then cut into quarters.

Assemble the salad: Tear away any bruised outer leaves from lettuce and slice heads into quarters. Arrange lettuce wedges on a platter or individual plates and season with a pinch each of salt and ...