[header] How to buy salad greens [title] Select lettuce for a versatile option. [step] If you're not sure what type of greens work best with the salad you're planning, lettuce is usually the best choice. Lettuce has a mild, often sweet taste that goes well with almost anything, and is available in a variety of shapes and sizes. 
[substeps] You can choose from loose leaf and head lettuces. Loose leaf varieties come in loose bunches, while head lettuce grows in a tighter ball.