|
LEAF |
DESCRIPTION |
COMBINE
WITH |
SUGGESTED
DRESSINGS |
|
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
Tangy Tomato & Bacon
Raspberry Vinaigrette |
|
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
Tangy Tomato & Bacon
Original Ranch |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
Sun Dried Tomato Oregano
Italian Vinaigrette
Peppercorn Ranch
Golden Italian |
|
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
Sun Dried Tomato Oregano
Honey Dijon |
|
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 |
Coleslaw
Buttermilk
Ranch
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Poppy Seed |
|
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 |
Sun Dried Tomato Oregano
Tangy Tomato & Bacon
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Roasted Red Pepper |