Salad is more than just lettuce and tomatoes. Creative chefs have turned salads into a main course. If you do start with lettuce, choose a dark variety because
it contains more nutrients. Here are a variety of greens for your kitchen that will provide a variety of nutrients:
‘ Arugula, also known as rocket or roquette
‘ Boston lettuce, also called butterhead
‘ Chicory, which includes radicchio, escarole, and frisee
Endive
Watercress
Store salad greens in the vegetable bin of the refrigerator. Compact lettuce is best stored intact, but loose leaf has to be washed, drained, and stored in a plastic bag to keep it fresh.