This salad is characterized by its serrated leaf, particularly tender and crunchy, with a delicate aroma providing a fresh and sweet taste.
It has a high content of fibre, potassium, and vitamins A and C, together with calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulphur and vitamins D, E and K. Because of its low calorie content it is often a key food in diets; it also has laxative properties, combined with analgesic and sedative properties.