Pros at The Kitchn tried three different ways to keep lettuce greens fresh in the fridge.
– Method 1: Storing leaves in rolled in a paper towel then placed in a plastic bag.
– Method 2: Storing leaves in a hard, re-sealable, plastic container with a paper towel.
– Method 3: Storing the greens in a plastic produce bag with a puff of air and sealed.
Surprisingly, all three methods yielded still-fresh veggies after 7 days. At 10 days, the clear winner was method 2: Line a plastic storage container with paper towels and line the towel with greens. Don’t pack them down. Seal with a lid and store. The hard container protects the leaves from getting bruised and extra space in the container provides enough air flow to keep the greens … green!
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