mesclun

[ mes-kluhn ]

noun

1. a salad consisting especially of young, tender mixed greens.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mesclun¹

1985–90; < French, < mescler to mix

Example Sentences

For a fall harvest beginning in early September, opt for fast-growing greens like lettuces, arugula, mesclun mixes, maché, chard, spinach and radishes or herbs like cilantro and parsley.

From Seattle Times

Waiters served mesclun salad, braised short ribs with roasted prawns and a chocolate hazelnut dome dessert.

From New York Times

Pour the calamari and peppers onto a platter, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges and mesclun mix.

From Seattle Times

Also called “spring mix,” mesclun is a mix of soft and tender — often baby — greens.

From Washington Post

The quickest leaf lettuce to mature is mesclun mix.

From Salon