salad greens

plural noun

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

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Bigger Harvests From Shady Beds Beyond salad greens, a group of cool-weather vegetables known as brassicas also tolerates less intense sun — and your family probably buys them regularly. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026 Eat it on its own or as a topping for salad greens. Andre Fowles, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026 In late winter, gardeners can start artichokes, perennial herbs, chard, salad greens, onions, leeks and more. Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026 Adjust your salad greens throughout the year, switching to seasonal produce as needed. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salad greens

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“Salad greens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salad%20greens. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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