Green Mustard Lettuce

Discover the bold, peppery kick of green mustard lettuce, a distinctive leafy green that brings exciting flavor and vibrant color to your kitchen. This unique variety combines the crisp texture of traditional lettuce with the characteristic spicy bite of mustard greens, creating a versatile ingredient that elevates both raw and cooked dishes. With its tender yet sturdy leaves featuring serrated edges and bright green coloring, green mustard lettuce offers a perfect balance of visual appeal and robust flavor that makes it stand out from ordinary salad greens. Green mustard lettuce delivers a complex flavor profile that starts mild and fresh, then builds to a pleasant peppery heat that tingles on the palate. The leaves maintain their crispness beautifully in salads, where they pair wonderfully with sweet fruits like pears or apples, creamy cheeses, and tangy vinaigrettes that complement their natural spiciness. This versatile green also excels in cooked applications, becoming more mellow and earthy when sautéed, braised, or added to stir-fries. Popular in Asian cuisine, particularly Korean and Chinese cooking, green mustard lettuce appears in traditional dishes like kimchi variations and quick-pickled vegetable sides. For best results, use younger, smaller leaves raw in mixed green salads or as a zesty sandwich topping, while reserving larger, more mature leaves for cooking applications. Try wilting green mustard lettuce into soups during the last few minutes of cooking, or sauté it with garlic and ginger for a simple yet flavorful side dish. This nutritious green stores well in the refrigerator and maintains its signature peppery punch for several days when properly stored.