Try combining them with another more mild green like red leaf lettuce and then drizzle them with a lemony garlic flavored vinaigrette. This Japanese green has feathery leaves that have a mild peppery bite. The leaves add an attractive and flavorful addition to mixed green salads. Mesclun and Gourmet Salad Mixes Pre-made mixes that contain various types of baby lettuces and greens. One of the advantages of buying a mix is that you get a lot of flavor in a small package.
Most mixes contain at least three different varieties and some contain upwards of eight.
They're great on their own with your favorite vinaigrette or dressing or use them as a base for hearty ingredients like grilled chicken or warm polenta. Choosing, Prep and Storage Choose leaves that are free of blemishes and that look lively and fresh picked. Avoid any greens with brown spots, wilted leaves or that have a sour or rotten smell. Once you get your greens home the next step is to clean them. Separate the leaves from their base.