salad greens

plural noun

: vegetables that are grown for their leaves and commonly used in salads

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Iceberg and romaine lettuces are most susceptible to turning pink, while other salad greens like kale or spinach, for instance, are not as likely to fall victim to it, Sankey notes. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2025 That's what's required for things like salad greens. Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025 Cabbage is another healthier substitute for some salad greens and is an ingredient in other sides and dishes that are continually growing in popularity. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 Keep Soil Moist Growing salad greens from seed requires monitoring the soil moisture closely. Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for salad greens

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