mizuna
noun
mi·zu·na
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Definition of mizuna
: a Japanese mustard (Brassica rapa nipposinica synonym B. rapa japonica) having mild tasting deeply dissected leaves used especially in salads
also
: its leaves
Examples of mizuna in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
However, for those who fancy some purple-ruffles basil and mizuna with their lamb’s leaf lettuce, there is an alternative to nostalgia. — The Economist, "The foody benefits of farming vertically," 29 Aug. 2019 There are spicy mizunas, tender bok choy, beautiful amaranths, and the versatile komatsuna—all rich in vitamins with many varieties that are perfect for transitional times of year, including as winter turns into spring. — Mike Irvine, Sunset, "Our Garden Editor’s Favorite Seed Companies," 22 Jan. 2018 Arctic Organics plans to have basil, chives, rhubarb, sorrel, pac choi, mizuna and other early-season crops. — Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, "Two new farmers markets are opening this weekend in Anchorage," 20 June 2019 Rempel Family Farm is bringing in organic arugula, mizuna, kale and salad mix to this week’s market. — Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, "Take an urban food tour, get your rhubarb fix, plus fresh greens and radishes," 7 June 2019 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together 8 cups mizuna, tat soi or mixed spring greens, 2 scallions, minced, 3 radishes, thinly sliced, and 1 teaspoon minced ginger. — Louisa Shafia, WSJ, "America’s Most Satisfying Salad," 27 Sep. 2018 Spread salad on 2 large serving platters and top with remaining mizuna, mint, sesame seeds, and chile flakes, plus a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and the puffed black rice (if using). — Sunset, "Black Rice and Asparagus with Mizuna and Mint," 22 Jan. 2018 And Crispy Rice is a rich bowl of complex textures and fatty acidity: Crunchy rice chunks are topped with a little bitter mizuna and hot kimchi, a poached egg and bright pickled straw mushrooms. — Kathleen Purvis, charlotteobserver, "2 restaurants in 1: We’ve got the first look at the food (and menus) for the new littleSpoon/Comida | Charlotte Observer," 19 Mar. 2018 Add cooled black rice, asparagus, green onion, threefourths of mizuna, and half of the mint, toasted sesame seeds, and chile flakes. — Sunset, "Black Rice and Asparagus with Mizuna and Mint," 22 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mizuna.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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