How to Use romaine in a Sentence

romaine

noun
  • Halve romaine lengthwise and brush with a tiny bit of olive oil.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 20 May 2019
  • Toss poppy seed onions with romaine and spoon on top of sausages.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2018
  • In a large bowl, soak the romaine and kale leaves in cold water.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 May 2014
  • Flip and grill for 1 more minute; the romaine should be charred but not limp.
    — Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2021
  • Spinach, mesclun, romaine, spring mix and kale are all great options.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2022
  • Tear the kale and romaine into bite-size pieces and place in a salad bowl.
    — Jill Wendholt Silva, kansascity, 23 Jan. 2018
  • Now go ahead and dress your favorite sturdy green, like romaine or kale.
    — Emily Olcott, Bon Appétit, 26 Sep. 2022
  • As with most produce, romaine lasts best if stored whole and uncut.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Serve this salad as a stand-alone side or on top of romaine lettuce leaves.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • Loose-leaf types, such as romaine, green leaf, and red leaf, are the best options for part shade.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
  • It's served in small, doubled up small romaine lettuce pieces.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Oct. 2019
  • Three items could be picked up for about the same price — ketchup, spaghetti and romaine lettuce.
    — Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Spoon it into an outer romaine leaf, or eat the tasty mixture on its own.
    — Health, 24 Jan. 2023
  • The pathogen was traced back to romaine lettuce from a farm in Arizona.
    — Emily Hopkins, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2018
  • In a large bowl, toss the romaine with the radicchio and the cherry tomatoes.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Some of those beg for more Parmesan and more chicken and less romaine.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Are all of them the most practical choice for tossing romaine?
    — Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026
  • Add romaine to remaining sauce mixture in large bowl; toss to coat.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Buy greens such as bunches of spinach and romaine lettuce rather than those prepped in plastic bags.
    — Anne-Marie Bonneau, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2021
  • Grab a lettuce of some kind (not a salad, like straight up romaine) dress with a little ranch.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
  • The romaine lettuce had to be left whole, except the floppy ends, which would need to be chopped off.
    — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The fast food chain uses a different kind of romaine in its salads.
    — Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2022
  • It’s then packed alongside romaine, tomatoes, red onion and tzatziki.
    — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Their illnesses were traced back to romaine grown in the Yuma area.
    — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 20 Apr. 2018
  • The dressing is then mixed with large wedges of romaine lettuce, more cheese and a crostini.
    — Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
  • Bok Choy Bok choy is a type of cabbage that looks more like smooth, bulbous romaine.
    — Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 7 Sep. 2023
  • In a large bowl combine the green papaya, carrot threads, herbs, and romaine lettuce.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 3 July 2018
  • Serve with baby romaine lettuce leaves, chips, or other dippers of choice.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
  • Place 3 romaine hearts, leaves separated, in a large bowl.
    — Sue Li, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2026
  • Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025

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