
Ever notice all the different greens that make up “mesclun”? Mesclun, roughly translated from the Provençal dialect, means “mixture.” Many of the greens in mesclun mixes are available individually at the supermarket or at farmers’ markets or in your garden if you grow your own. This guide will help you identify some of our favorite choices for the salad bowl.

Kale comes in a variety of colors and shapes, as well as leaf types. Some are thick and best served cooked, while the baby Red Russian kale is tender enough to eat raw in a salad.