How to Use salad greens in a Sentence
salad greens
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Eat it on its own or as a topping for salad greens.
—Andre Fowles, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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Sprinkle pumpkin seeds over salad greens and a whole grain like quinoa.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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Arrange salad greens on a large platter, and top with cooked shrimp.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
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Use these must-know tips to ensure your salad greens thrive indoors.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Sprinkle pumpkin seeds over salad greens and a whole grain, such as quinoa.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 19 Sep. 2025
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Ham salad can be served on saltines, between cheese puffs, or on a bed of salad greens.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
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Use prewashed, bagged salad greens as its base, and the prep gets even easier.
—Alisa Bowman, SELF, 23 Dec. 2022
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To assemble the salad, add bagged salad greens to a bowl and top with shredded cheese.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026
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To assemble the salad, add bagged salad greens to a bowl and top with shredded cheese.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
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Make your own mixed salad greens with a selection of red, green, smooth, and ruffled lettuces.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
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Serve the squash over sturdy salad greens, or add nuts or pepitas to the browning butter for more texture.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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Our sons ran a farmstand from our driveway, selling salad greens instead of lemonade.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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But salad greens and fresh berries, which have been linked to cases in the past, could be a fast track to days of digestive distress.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
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This leafy green salad is packed with spring vegetables, tender herbs, and salad greens, and tossed with a vibrant dressing.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2024
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Prioritize non-starchy vegetables to get the most fiber from your meal, such as salad greens, spinach, and broccoli.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 6 June 2026
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To turn it into a vegetarian entree, serve it over spinach or other salad greens.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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Michigan’s state government has pointed a finger at lettuce and salad greens.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
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Previous outbreaks have been linked to raspberries, basil, cilantro, mixed salad greens, snow peas, and bagged salads.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026
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While some items don't enjoy the process—say, salad greens and delicate sauces—most foods take pretty kindly to life at zero degrees.
—Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 1 Mar. 2023
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The burger was juicy and melded perfectly with the cheese, and was paired with salad greens and cherry tomatoes that gave the plate a bit of color, too.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2026
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Michigan has had the largest number of cases and state officials say lettuce or salad greens are likely to be the source of the outbreak.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
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There are thunderheads of salad greens, plenty of sweet potatoes, and colorful squash blossoms.
—Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 12 June 2023
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State health officials identified lettuce or salad greens as potential sources but said other food items could not be ruled out.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 15 July 2026
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Discard any foods like bread or salad greens that may have become contaminated by juices dripping from raw meat, poultry, or fish.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024
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Discard any foods like bread or salad greens that may have become contaminated by juices dripping from raw meat, poultry, or fish.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Aug. 2023
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Battle lines seem to be drawn between the never-plastic crowd and shoppers who prefer the ease of fresh salad greens delivered to their door.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
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In late winter, gardeners can start artichokes, perennial herbs, chard, salad greens, onions, leeks and more.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Adjust your salad greens throughout the year, switching to seasonal produce as needed.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
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Full-sized arugula leaves are often eaten as salad greens, but arugula microgreens are even more versatile.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
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Blessed with tender skins and jammy interiors, fresh figs can offset the tang of tomatoes and bitterness of salad greens.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Sep. 2025
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