Here’s How to Effortlessly Keep Your Lettuce Fresh

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Lettuce is a neutral and universal vegetable that’s great for salad, which is why it’s a good idea to always keep some in the fridge. Unfortunately, lettuce has a bad habit of spoiling easily if you forget about it for a few days—but you can take some measures to keep it fresh longer.

Paper Towels Are Your Friend

One of the simplest ways to keep lettuce fresh includes nothing but a piece of paper towel. If you usually keep the lettuce in a bag it came with, you’ve probably noticed the moisture forming inside it, which leads to a shorter lifespan.

Lettuce needs moisture and air circulation to stay fresh, and you can provide that by putting a damp paper towel at the bottom of the plastic container before putting the lettuce on top of it.

Keeping It Dry

It may seem counterintuitive but it will work like a charm. The damp paper will keep the lettuce from drying out while keeping it crisp as it allows airflow. The same method can be applied for pre-packed lettuce and for whole heads, but if you buy lettuce in heads, make sure to chop, wash, and dry it first before storing it as described above. Not only it will last longer but it will be ready to just grab for a quick meal!