How to properly store lettuce leaves so they stay fresh longer

To prevent this from happening, you need to be able to store them properly in the refrigerator. In addition, you can stock up on lettuce leaves for the winter.

General rules for storing lettuce leaves

This greenery is very delicate and therefore behaves rather capriciously during storage. Therefore, it is imperative to know about several important nuances of storing lettuce leaves.

Lettuce “does not like” being cut with a knife; metal has a bad effect on its taste. It is better to crush these leaves by hand. It must be sent for storage completely dry; even a little moisture will spoil the taste of the plant. It is best to eat lettuce leaves fresh or make preparations for the winter from them immediately after chopping them. After standing for a while, they lose their aesthetics and original taste.

Proper storage of lettuce leaves in a refrigerator

Many people put the salad in the refrigerator, simply wrapped in a damp towel. Under these conditions, the leaves will only be edible for two days. But, in order to increase this period, you need to listen to the recommendations of experienced housewives.

The most important thing that should be mentioned again: there should not be a drop of water on the lettuce leaves before storing.

You can pack the greens in a paper napkin and hide something silver somewhere under it. This material can extend the shelf life of salad.

For the same purpose, before sending it to the refrigerator, the salad should be placed in an airtight glass or plastic tray. It is very good if the container has not been used before, otherwise foreign odors can spoil the taste of the leaves. The bottom of the package should be covered with a paper napkin, and the greens should be covered with the same on top. In this state, the lettuce will be suitable for consumption for two weeks.

It is worth mentioning that after each day, lettuce leaves lose about 25% of their beneficial qualities.

Proper storage of lettuce in the freezer

The salad can be frozen. The main thing is to do it right. Before placing in the freezer, the leaves must be dipped in boiling water and then immediately rinsed with very cold water. This “stressful situation” will help the salad maintain its aesthetic appearance, aroma and taste.

Then, spread the salad on a paper napkin and wait until it is completely dry. And only after that, it can be put into small portions into bags and put in the freezer.

It is very convenient to freeze lettuce leaves in the form of puree. To do this, they need to be ground in a meat grinder and packaged in bags. Some housewives use molds for freezing ice as containers, into which they place finely chopped herbs poured with boiling water. Using this method, you can maintain the suitability of the product for 2 years.

Some housewives like to store lettuce leaves pickled.Having studied all the issues of saving this vitamin product, everyone can have salad greens on hand until the new harvest.

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