Nüssli by another name?

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Hoi all,

I used to live in the CH and liked a salat called "Nussli".

I can't find anything about it on the net, am I spelling it wrong, or do I have a local name for it?

I do believe I had a packet of seeds once but can't find any info on this great green.

Any help please?

Ciao Y'all

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"Nüssli" is very Swiss, so seed packs might have a German term instead, try "Mausohrsalat".

EDIT, seems to be another local term, only for my home :-)

The real thing is: Feldsalat ( Valerianella locusta )

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It's spelled Nüsslisalat : http://www.google.ch/search?client=s...KMnq-Ab7kbHXDg

edit: strange, the umlaut (ü) messes up the google search link. just go to google and enter the correct spelling and you'll find lots on it

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I believe in the UK it is called Lambs Leaf lettuce, but I have never seen it in the US.

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Agreed - usually only available Saaaf of the Watford Gap or posh retailers and/or Waitrose

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It's available in the US as Mache lettuce. I've seen it a few times in upscale grocery stores.

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yup, in the US it's called Mache and available at any Whole Foods type store and even in regular grocery chains, usually in small boxes from Earthbound Farms.

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It's a common plant that grows in vacant lots. It's generally viewed as a weed in the UK and the US.

I prefer rocket.

I just wish there was a decent source of watercress in CH...

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Interesting fact: It is also called rapunzel , and this was the theft of this "lettuce" which caused quite a controversy between a certain witch and a childless couple once upon a time (sorry, can't find the 20minuten article right now)

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Well Dang, I just knew I liked it. Didn't know it was SO good for you also.

http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/products/articles/anti-stress-anti-fatigue-and-full-of-vitamins/

Now I know it's name, thanks all.

All I need to find out now is if it's cruciferous.

Kygos

I would love to hear the story of Rapunzel the salat. :C)