A.K.A

corn salad, lamb’s lettuce, or field lettuce

What is it?

Mâche is a tiny, dark green salad green that has a distinctly sweet, nutty flavor. Though this tender, buttery lettuce has been cultivated in France since the 17th century, it’s really only beginning to gain popularity in the U.S.

Don’t have it?

You can substitute another tender, buttery lettuce like Boston or Bibb lettuce.

How to choose:

Like all lettuces, mâche should be brightly colored and fresh looking, with no bruised, slimey, or blackening leaves.

How to prep:

Mâche’s unique flavor and delicate texture shine most in simple preparations. All it needs is a light toss with good quality oil and vinegar and it’s perfect.

How to store:

This delicate green does not keep for very long, so use it within a few days of purchasing. To maximize freshness, wash and dry mâche thoroughly before storing it in airtight plastic bags in the refrigerator.

Recipes

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  Winter Salad with Curried Shrimp, Apples, and Cashews

  The warming spices in the curry make this main-course salad a perfect choice for a light meal on a cold winter day.

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  Asparagus and Pea Shoots with Pistachios and Soft-Cooked Eggs

  Pea shoots have a sweet flavor that pairs well with tendercrisp asparagus. Look for them at the farmers’ market or by the sprouts at your grocery store. Mâche or baby…

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  Tomato-Centric Cobb Salad

  There's nothing wrong with the classic Cobb salad, but a few ingredient tweaks--more in-season tomatoes, the addition of tarragon, and a creamy blue cheese dressing instead of a vinaigrette plus…

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  Poached Quince Salad

  Salty ham, buttery cheese, and rich almonds play up the delicate sweetness of the honey-poached quinces in this sweet-savory salad. For the best results, use Marcona almonds, which are fried…

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  Gorgonzola and Hazelnut Stuffed Pears with Pancetta Crisps and Mâche

  In this delicious salad, the salty, buttery flavor of Gorgonzola dolce (a mild, slightly aged, spreadable type of Gorgonzola) mingles with the sweet, juicy pears. Slices of pancetta, baked until…

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  Orange, Avocado & Mâche Salad

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  番茄和喝醉酒的山羊奶酪沙拉

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  Mâche with Spicy Melon & Pink-Peppercorn Dressing

  Puréed melon adds a hint of sweetness to the dressing, while pink peppercorns impart a perfumy note to this pretty salad.