How to Keep Lettuce Fresh in the Fridge
Monica Reinagel, MS, LD/N, CNS
Quick Tip: How to Keep Lettuce Fresh in the Fridge
Quick Tip: How to Keep Lettuce Fresh in the FridgePeople often tell me that they buy salad ingredients with best of intentions, but the lettuce usually gets limp or (worse!) slimy before they get to it. To keep your lettuce fresh and crisp, rinse it with cool water and shake most of the water off. Then, wrap it in a clean dish towel or absorbent paper towels. Place the towel-wrapped lettuce in a plastic bag or in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator. If you still haven’t gotten to it after several days, rinse and wrap it again. This tip works great with herbs like parsley, too!
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About the Author
Monica Reinagel is a board-certified licensed nutritionist, author, and the creator of one of iTunes’ most highly ranked health and fitness podcasts. Her advice is regularly featured on the TODAY show, Dr. Oz, NPR, and in the nation’s leading newspapers, magazines, and websites. Do you have a nutrition question? Call the Nutrition Diva listener line at 443-961-6206. Your question could be featured on the show.