Salad Ingredients

The term greens does not accurately describe all salad options available. From magenta radicchio to ivory-colored Belgian endive, today’s salad greens come in many colors, enabling the garde manger chef to create attractive simple salads without resorting to bright-colored garnishes. Adding to variety, leaf shapes range from tiny, spoon-shaped mâche leaves to ruffled lolla rossa to spiky frisée. Textures are even more varied. Chefs can choose from soft and tender butter lettuces, crunchy head lettuces, crinkly spinach, delicate micro greens, and firm chicories. Finally, each salad green has its own unique taste.