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Arugula
This leafy vegetable contains folic acid and calcium.. Its
leaves are a dark green color and have a tart flavor. Arugula contains
beta-carotene and vitamin C. Its flavor adds interest to salads when
mixed with other greens. Arugula can be sautéed and tossed
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Head
Lettuce
Iceberg lettuce is the most widely available type. The head
is tightly compacted with crisp, light-green leaves.
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Mesclun
Mix (Lettuce)
Mesclun is a French name for a mixture of salad greens. They
are Mescluns are often and sold already premixed.
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Mizuna
A mild mustard green that is ready to harvest in 3 weeks
they are prolific and tasty. |
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Mustard
Greens
Leaves are a dark green and have a peppery mustard flavor.
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Salad
Greens
A mixture of green vegetables used primarily in salads. These
greens may consist of chicory, watercress, endive, lambs lettuce,
curly lettuce, and arugula among others. |
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Spinach
Spinach is rich in beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin K,
and magnesium. It also more protein than most vegetables. Raw spinach
is a healthy addition to salads, but its full benefits are realized
when eat cooked.
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