Glencoe Visual Showcase Food for Today. Long, narrow head of loosely packed leaves Outer leaves are dark green, and center leaves are pale green Crisp

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•Long, narrow head of loosely packed leaves •Outer leaves are dark green, and center leaves are pale green •Crisp texture with a sharp, nutty flavor•Most nutritious lettuce

•Long, narrow head of loosely packed leaves •Outer leaves are dark green, and center leaves are pale green •Crisp texture with a sharp, nutty flavor•Most nutritious lettuce

Salad GreensSalad Greens

RomaineRomaineSalad GreensSalad Greens

RomaineRomaine

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•Large, round, compact head with pale green, crisp leaves•Mild flavor•Low in nutritional value

•Large, round, compact head with pale green, crisp leaves•Mild flavor•Low in nutritional value


Iceberg LettuceIceberg LettuceSalad GreensSalad Greens

Iceberg LettuceIceberg Lettuce


•A popular mix of various types of young, small greens•Sold in bulk or prepackaged

•A popular mix of various types of young, small greens•Sold in bulk or prepackaged


MesclunMesclunSalad GreensSalad Greens

MesclunMesclun


•Flat, loose head of broad, slightly curved leaves•Outer leaves are green, and inner leaves are yellow•Firm texture with a slightly bitter flavor

•Flat, loose head of broad, slightly curved leaves•Outer leaves are green, and inner leaves are yellow•Firm texture with a slightly bitter flavor


EscaroleEscaroleSalad GreensSalad Greens

EscaroleEscarole


•Small, bright green, smooth leaves•Sold in small bunches•Highly perishable•Tender texture with a pungent, peppery, nutty flavor

•Small, bright green, smooth leaves•Sold in small bunches•Highly perishable•Tender texture with a pungent, peppery, nutty flavor


ArugulaArugulaSalad GreensSalad Greens

ArugulaArugula


•Sometimes called chicory•Loose head of curled, lacy leaves with bright green edges and an off-white center•Coarse texture with bitter flavor•Best mixed with other greens

•Sometimes called chicory•Loose head of curled, lacy leaves with bright green edges and an off-white center•Coarse texture with bitter flavor•Best mixed with other greens


Curly EndiveCurly EndiveSalad GreensSalad Greens

Curly EndiveCurly Endive


•Small head with loosely packed leaves•Sweet flavor with a tender, buttery texture•Wash and handle gently to avoid leaf damage•Bibb and Boston are two varieties

•Small head with loosely packed leaves•Sweet flavor with a tender, buttery texture•Wash and handle gently to avoid leaf damage•Bibb and Boston are two varieties


Butterhead LettuceButterhead LettuceSalad GreensSalad Greens

Butterhead LettuceButterhead Lettuce


•A loose bunch of crinkly leaves•Crisp texture with a mild flavor•Leaves are usually medium to dark greenSome varieties have red-tipped leaves

•A loose bunch of crinkly leaves•Crisp texture with a mild flavor•Leaves are usually medium to dark greenSome varieties have red-tipped leaves


Leaf LettuceLeaf LettuceSalad GreensSalad Greens

Leaf LettuceLeaf Lettuce


•Small, loose head, either round or long and narrow•Colors vary from deep red with white ribs to streaked with pink, red, or green•Firm texture with slightly bitter flavor

•Small, loose head, either round or long and narrow•Colors vary from deep red with white ribs to streaked with pink, red, or green•Firm texture with slightly bitter flavor


RadicchioRadicchioSalad GreensSalad Greens

RadicchioRadicchio


•Small, dark green leaves•Crisp texture with a slightly bitter, peppery flavor•Grows in running streams

•Small, dark green leaves•Crisp texture with a slightly bitter, peppery flavor•Grows in running streams


WatercressWatercressSalad GreensSalad Greens

WatercressWatercress


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