Is lettuce low FODMAP?
Low FODMAP
Yes. Iceberg, romaine, butter lettuce and rocket (arugula) are low FODMAP. Salads stay low FODMAP if you watch the dressing and toppings.
Monash University lists lettuce as a low FODMAP vegetable, and common salad leaves such as iceberg, romaine (cos), butter lettuce and rocket are all easy choices during the elimination phase.
The dressing and toppings decide
Shop-bought dressings often contain garlic, onion or honey. Croutons are made from wheat bread. Red onion, large amounts of avocado and beans are common high FODMAP additions. A dressing of olive oil, lemon or vinegar, salt and mustard is a simple swap.
Build a low FODMAP salad
Start with lettuce, add cucumber, tomato, carrot, quinoa or potato, and top with eggs, firm tofu or feta.