Mache Leaf and Florets, Corn Salad, Valerianella locusta

Mache florets and leaf. This buttery and nutty tasting leaf is one of the earliest of spring greens, a specialty of the region around Nantes, France. Also known as “doucette” in France, which translates as “little sweet one.” For a tiny plant, mâche packs a big nutritional punch. They are high in Vitamins C, A, and B-6. They are a good source of iron, potassium and copper and are packed with beta-carotene and omega 3s, making them one of the most nutritious lettuces available.