food

FRESH-PICKED

b ab y greens

Bring spring to the plate

Bring spring to the plate with young

to bag to absorb any moisture.

greens that are harvested at their

m ost tender.

H O W T O B U Y Available in bulk or

packaged blends, mixed baby greens

can also be labeled as “Spring Mix”

or “ Field Mix,” and include varieties

such as arugula, spinach, frisée,

dandelion, endive, and radicchio.

Check dates and avoid packages with

discolored or wilted greens. One 10-

oz. package equals about 8 cups.

H O W T O S T O R E Remove any

wilted leaves. Keep packaged blends

in their original container. if bought

from a bulk bin, add a paper towel

Refrigerate in crisper up to 5 days.

H O W T O S E R V E Soak greens in a

large bowl of cold water for a few

minutes to wash and crisp the leaves.

Washing prewashed blends is

optional, but can be done as an extra

measure of caution. Drain and dry

well on a clean kitchen towel or

paper towels. Baby greens can do

more than salad— try them folded

into pasta with olive oil, lemon juice,

salt, and pepper.

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MARCH 2010 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

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F O R ' E V E R Y O N E ' W H O ' L O V E S ' ' T O ' ' E A T

produced by MAGGiE MEYER, ERiN SiMPSON, and MADiSON MAYBERRY

PHOTO: ANDY LYONS; FOOD STYLING: JILL LUST; BABY GREENS COURTESY WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE/MELISSAS.COM