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Mixed salad greens

Mixed salad greens are assorted edible leaves commonly served raw as a salad base or garnish.

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About Mixed salad greens

Mixed salad greens are an assortment of edible leaves combined as a salad base or garnish. The blend may contain leaves differing in species, colour, shape, size, tenderness, and bitterness. They are usually eaten raw with dressing or other salad ingredients, and may also be used in sandwiches, wraps, bowls, and garnishes.

Their flavour and texture depend on the particular leaves and their proportions. Some mixtures are mild, tender, and delicate, while others include firmer or sharper leaves with more bitterness. Freshness, cut, and the balance of leaves can therefore produce a varied eating experience rather than one fixed sensory profile.

Mixed salad greens may be sold whole, loosely cut, washed, trimmed, or packaged ready for serving. Whole or larger leaves retain more of their shape, while cutting changes the visual mix and handling. The exact blend and preparation vary by supplier or preparation.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Mixed salad greens

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Mixed salad greens nutrition & diet

Mixed salad greens nutritional value

Reference: Mixed leafy greens, pre-packaged, all types

Per 100 g of the edible portion of the stated reference food.

Calories
12.9kcal
Protein
2.2g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
0.0g

Reference example for the named food and preparation, per 100 g edible portion. This is not a universal value for every recipe or brand; packaged products should be compared with their own label. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand. AFCD Release 3, food F009788. Available carbohydrate excludes sugar alcohols; energy converted from kJ to kcal (÷4.184). Australian data may not be appropriate for use in other countries. There are limitations associated with food composition databases. Food composition data used in the database or databases may represent an average of the nutrient content of a particular sample of foods and ingredients, determined at a particular time. The nutrient composition of foods and ingredients can vary substantially between batches and brands because of a number of factors, including changes in season, processing practices and ingredient source, and methods of calculation. Data licensed under the FSANZ Data User Licence Agreement, based on CC BY-SA 3.0 AU: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science-data/monitoringnutrients/afcd/datauserlicenceagreement.

Portions & preparation

Identify the exact leaves and whether the reference describes them whole, chopped, washed, or wilted. The edible raw portion should be separated from packaging moisture and discarded stems. Dressing, oil, cheese, croutons, seeds, and other toppings belong to the assembled salad, not plain greens.

Compare the right form: Match the specified raw leaf mixture, trimming, washing state, and edible portion; do not substitute a cooked leafy-vegetable blend.

Diet considerations

Plain salad greens are plant-derived, although the species mix may vary. Compatibility changes with dressings, cheese, egg, meat, seafood, croutons, and other cereal-based toppings. A salad base alone differs from a prepared salad, and portion size can change the overall carbohydrate pattern when fruit, grains, or sweet dressings are added.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Australian Food Composition Database, Release 3, 2025 — Mixed leafy greens, pre-packaged, all types ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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