mesclun

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* Mesclun - Also known as "spring mix" or field greens, mesclun is a mixture of young greens like arugula, mizuna, tat soi (spoon-shaped leaves with a peppery taste), frisee, oakleaf, red chard, mustard greens and radicchio.

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  • Spinach, mesclun, fresh herbs, bok choy, amazing tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs all bought from our local organic produce farmers market. —  We Like It Raw
  • Lettuce options are iceberg, mesclun, ro¬maine or spinach, while toppings - the menu allows four, with 50 cents for each additional - include soybeans, dried cranberries, arti¬choke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes. —  Latest News
  • The "Chic P" (pronounced "sheek-p"), a combination of chicken, mesclun, spinach, roasted bell peppers, chickpeas, cucumbers topped with hummus lemon tahini dressing and pita chips, was a bit of a letdown. —  DCist
  • Buy a big box of mesclun (at a price club) and add any of these combos for great salads: —  Boston.com Most Popular
  • Hummus and Roasted Vegetables: generous amount hummus, ½ cup roasted vegetables, and a handful of mesclun or arugula leaves —  Boston.com Most Popular
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  1. Provençal mesclom, mesclumo, mixture, from Vulgar Latin *misculāre, to mix thoroughly; see meddle.
 

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