Mâche brings fresh greens to winter salads

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Mâche brings fresh greens to winter salads

Mâche, or lamb's lettuce, is a cool-weather champion, providing tender, nutty greens and vital nutrients to winter salads when fresh produce is otherwise limited.

Mâche, also known as lamb's lettuce, is a tender leafy green that thrives in cool weather, making it a winter salad hero. This ancient European plant, cultivated since Roman times, prefers temperatures between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit and can even tolerate light frosts. Its small, spoon-shaped leaves offer a mild, nutty taste perfect for seasonal dishes when other greens are scarce.

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