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Keep Lettuce Fresh

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com

Tired of tossing uneaten lettuce? Learn how to store it properly, and you'll have plenty of time to eat it before it goes bad.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 5 minutes or less
Here's How:
  1. Wash your lettuce and remove any damaged leaves.
  2. Dry thoroughly.
  3. Then, wrap the lettuce in paper towel, and place it in a plastic bag (or a storage container).
  4. Store your lettuce in the refrigerator (the crisper drawer is the best place).
  5. Replace the paper towel any time it feels especially wet.
Tips:
  1. Lettuce bruises easily, so be careful not to shove other foods up against it in the fridge.
  2. If it takes you a while to eat a head of lettuce, you may want to consider buying romaine. It tends to stay fresh longer than other lettuce varieties.
What You Need:
  • A plastic bag or storage container
  • Paper towels
  • Water
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