The Future of Lettuce Is Here — and It’s Grown in Ontario
There’s a new kind of lettuce on Ontario shelves — and it might just change the way you shop. Haven Greens, grown in Canada’s first fully automated, AI-powered greenhouse in King City, delivers crisp, flavourful leafy greens that last up to five weeks in the fridge.
By producing lettuce locally, Haven Greens reduces Canada’s reliance on U.S. imports (90% of our leafy greens currently come from California), while giving shoppers greens that are pesticide-free, touchless, and ready to eat right out of the package. Less food waste, fewer supply chain headaches, and fresher salads — it’s a win for both sustainability and taste.
To showcase just how good local greens can be, Haven Greens created this summer-ready recipe:
Haven Greens Grilled Veggie & Goat Cheese Salad
Ingredients
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1 zucchini, sliced
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1 baby eggplant, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
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1 ½ tsp salt
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¼ cup vegetable oil
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Haven Greens Baby Red + Green Leaf mix
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⅓ cup goat cheese, crumbled
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¼ cup crushed peanuts
Dressing
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3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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1 tsp honey
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
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Toss zucchini, eggplant, and bell pepper with oil and salt. Grill 3–4 minutes per side until lightly charred.
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Whisk together the dressing.
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Layer grilled veggies over a bed of Haven Greens. Top with goat cheese and peanuts, drizzle with dressing, and enjoy.
Find Haven Greens Baby Green Leaf, Baby Red + Green Leaf, and Baby Spring Mix now at Metro, Sobeys, and Foodland stores across Ontario. Fresher, longer-lasting greens — grown close to home.