Mesclun Greens

Mesclun

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Cuisine Foundations

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 2010

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Species name: Mixed varieties

Mesclun greens are a bitter-tasting mix that varies depending on the area where it is purchased. Traditionalists in Provence, France, use a mix of chervil, endive, arugula, and lettuce in equal proportions. The North American mixes include arugula, endives, mustards, lettuces, purslane, chicory, parsleys, fennels, escarole, and tender greens such as bibb or Boston lettuce.