| LEAF |
DESCRIPTION |
COMBINE
WITH |
SUGGESTED
DRESSINGS |
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Spinach

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Sturdy oval spinach leaves are equally delicious raw, slightly wilted or cooked. This nutrient-rich vegetable has a tart taste. Soak spinach in a bowl of cold water and rinse to remove sand.
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Radicchio
Romaine
Boston
Loose-leaf
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Catalina
Poppy Seed
Creamy French
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Strawberry Balsamic
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Romaine

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Has a large head with sweet tasting, succulent, crisp leaves. A good basic salad component. It is the centerpiece of Caesar Salads.
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Spinach
Arugula
Watercress
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Creamy Caesar
Creamy Italian
Original Ranch
Greek Vinaigrette
Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
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Iceberg

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Iceberg lettuce is a tightly packed head lettuce. It heightens the flavors of other greens and adds a cool, crisp texture.
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Arugula
Watercress
Loose-leaf
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Thousand Island
Catalina
Oriental Sesame
Italian Vinaigrette
Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Green Leaf

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Sprawling slightly ruffled leaves with a mild flavor and delicate texture. Dress with salad dressing just before serving so it doesn’t become soggy.
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Boston
Iceberg
Watercress
Radicchio
Arugula
Curly Endive
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Blue Cheese
Peppercorn Ranch
Original Ranch
Honey Dijon
Greek Vinaigrette
Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
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Curly Endive

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Also known as chicory, curly endive has extremely curly branchy leaves and a bitter, peppery flavor. Use it for a flavor and texture contrast with milder lettuces.
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Boston
Loose-leaf
Radicchio
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Coleslaw
Catalina
Creamy Russian
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Poppy Seed
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Belgian Endive

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Spear-shaped pale yellow leaves on a cream-colored stalk. It has a delicately bitter flavor with a crunch. Use the leaves whole or chopped.
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Boston
Watercress
Arugula
Radicchio
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Thousand Island
Original Ranch
Creamy Russian
Blue Cheese
Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
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Radicchio

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Looks like a curly-edged tiny red to dark maroon colored cabbage. Has a delicately bitter and peppery taste and a chewy crunch. Its wonderful color brightens up salads.
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Boston
Loose-leaf
Spinach
Belgian
Curly Endive
Arugula
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Italian Vinaigrette
Peppercorn Ranch
Golden Italian
Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
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Watercress

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Tender dark green leaves on a thin crisp sprig. Spicy or peppery flavor. Popular addition to sandwiches and salads and frequently used as a garnish.
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Romaine
Boston
Iceberg
Loose-leaf
Belgian
Curly Endive
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Zesty Italian
Honey Dijon
Greek Vinaigrette
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Arugula

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May also be called rocket or rugula. Tender dark green leaves, usually sold in small bunches. Pungent flavor adds a spicy taste when combined with more subtle greens. Small leaves have a milder flavor.
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Boston
Loose-leaf
Red Oak Leaf
Radicchio
Romaine
Iceberg
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Buttermilk
Ranch
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Strawberry Balsamic
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Poppy Seed
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Mesclun

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A mixture of assorted tiny or baby greens that might include Arugula, chervil, frisee, dandelion, and lamb’s lettuce. Provides an exciting combination of colors, flavors and textures. Sold as pre-cut leaves in bulk.
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Great on its own or when combined with Radicchio or leaf lettuce
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Strawberry Balsamic |