Salad Vegetables

Selection: Should be small and regular in shape, smooth and shiny. Preparation: Wash well. Use whole or halved. Good for You: Contains Vitamins A, C & E; lycopene – a power anti-oxidant, potassium and calcium And Tastes So Good: Best used...

Selection: Should be moist and firm. Usually red, or white with red ends. Preparation: Trim off root and top, wash then use. Good for You: Contain Vitamin C, B6, riboflavin, Magnesium, copper and calcium. And Tastes So Good: Use in cole slaw, on...

Selection: If bagged there should be no residual moisture visible. If unwrapped check for a firm head no browning, and protective outer leaves. Preparation: Outer leaves are useable if not too coarse. Remove and fold with inner leaves, rinse and spin or...

Selection: Plants are living so should look hydrated and fresh with good colour. Preparation: Take leaves off plant as needed, wash and use whole. Good for You: Keep it cool and you’ll keep your cool - it’s so delicious and fresh. Tastes...

Selection: Look for vibrant green and even colouring. Preparation: The skin should be mild and tender so peeling is not necessary. Wash and slice or quarter and cut into chunky pieces. Good for You: Cucumbers supply Vitamin C and are a good source of...

Selection: Best looking fresh, crisp and bright green Preparation: Rinse and prepare in fingers, diced or sliced according to end use. Good for You: One of those great vegetables. Good for neutralising acids in the system and full of all the best you...

Pure and simple, with nothing added, this beetroot is 100% grown, packaged, and perfectly cooked here in New Zealand. Popular as the new superfood, studies show that beetroot has huge nutritional benefits!  So with our smart packaging, we've locked...