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Cooking & Baking

1WorldHope

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6. I have been making red leaf lettuce last a very long time.

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Original post)

Mon Jan 6, 2025, 05:59 PM

Jan 6

I take the bad leaves off. Slice off the brown core of the head exposing new flesh. Then i get the biggest cup I have and put some water in the bottom and set the lettuce in the cup and then loosely put a plastic bag over it. This makes all the leaves crispy and it keeps it fresh for over a week.

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How To Keep A Chopped Salad Fresh For Up To Four Days [View all] Diamond_Dog Jan 6 OP

I wrap cheeses, ham, etc. in paper towels when refrigerating as well. no_hypocrisy Jan 6 #1

Good to know! Diamond_Dog Jan 6 #2

Doesn't the cheese dry out? SharonClark Jan 6 #4

Depends. no_hypocrisy Jan 6 #7

I store most of my vegetables and greens in thin plastic bags, not completely sealed. eppur_se_muova Jan 6 #3

That's exactly how I've been storing salads. SharonClark Jan 6 #5

I have been making red leaf lettuce last a very long time. 1WorldHope Jan 6 #6

Good idea! I'll try your method with my romaine Trailrider1951 Jan 7 #8

Refrigerator for sure. 1WorldHope Jan 7 #9