Mache
Mache (also called corn salad or lamb's lettuce) has tender rosettes with a subtle, nutty flavor. Learn to store, prep, and use this delicate salad green.
Storage
Store unwashed mâche in a plastic bag or container in the crisper drawer. The leaves are fragile and bruise easily, so handle gently. Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits.
Keeps For
7–10 days refrigerated. It smells like wet dog when it starts to go bad, so let your nose be the judge.
Flavor Profile
Mâche has a remarkably tender texture, softer than butterhead lettuce. The flavor is delicate and mildly nutty with subtle herbal notes—easily overpowered by strong dressings or bold greens.
How to Prep
Wash thoroughly—the rosettes trap grit between the leaves. Swish gently in several changes of water and spin dry carefully in a salad spinner. Dress at the very last minute, as the leaves wilt quickly.
Ways to Cook
- 1 Serve simply with walnut oil and a squeeze of lemon
- 2 Pair with roasted beets and walnuts in the classic French style
- 3 Mix with endive for a winter salad with mustard vinaigrette
- 4 Use as a delicate bed under fish or poultry
- 5 Toss with crème fraîche and chives for a subtle side
- 6 Add to composed salads where its mildness won't get lost