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Greens Guide

The chart below makes it easy for you to choose the right salad – and combine it with the right dressing.

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LEAF DESCRIPTION COMBINE
WITH
SUGGESTED
DRESSINGS

Spinach

Spinach

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.

Radicchio
Romaine
Boston
Loose-leaf

Catalina
Poppy Seed
Creamy French
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Strawberry Balsamic

Romaine

Romaine

Has a large head with sweet tasting, succulent, crisp leaves. A good basic salad component. It is the centerpiece of Caesar Salads.

Spinach
Arugula
Watercress

Creamy Caesar
Creamy Italian
Original Ranch
Greek Vinaigrette
Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Iceberg

Iceberg lettuce is a tightly packed head lettuce. It heightens the flavors of other greens and adds a cool, crisp texture.

Arugula
Watercress
Loose-leaf

Thousand Island
Catalina
Oriental Sesame
Italian Vinaigrette
Balsamic Vinaigrette

Green Leaf

Sprawling slightly ruffled leaves with a mild flavor and delicate texture. Dress with salad dressing just before serving so it doesn’t become soggy.

Boston
Iceberg
Watercress
Radicchio
Arugula
Curly Endive

Blue Cheese
Peppercorn Ranch
Original Ranch
Honey Dijon
Greek Vinaigrette
Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Curly Endive

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.

Boston
Loose-leaf
Radicchio

Coleslaw
Catalina
Creamy Russian
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Poppy Seed

Belgian Endive

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.

Boston
Watercress
Arugula
Radicchio

Thousand Island
Original Ranch
Creamy Russian
Blue Cheese
Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Radicchio

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.

Boston
Loose-leaf
Spinach
Belgian
Curly Endive
Arugula

Italian Vinaigrette
Peppercorn Ranch
Golden Italian
Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Watercress

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.

Romaine
Boston
Iceberg
Loose-leaf
Belgian
Curly Endive

Zesty Italian
Honey Dijon
Greek Vinaigrette

Arugula

Arugula

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.

Boston
Loose-leaf
Red Oak Leaf
Radicchio
Romaine
Iceberg

Buttermilk
Ranch
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Strawberry Balsamic
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Poppy Seed

Mesclun

Mesclun

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.

Great on its own or when combined with Radicchio or leaf lettuce

Balsamic Vinaigrette
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Strawberry Balsamic
Greens Guide