How to Keep Lettuce Fresh & Store it for the Week
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 24. 07. 2024
- Keeping Lettuce Freshđ The easiest way to store lettuce so you can meal prep your salads for the week! This method is also perfect for prepping lettuce cups to use for low-carb lunches.
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Thank you so much for this. I was just looking for storage containers on Amazon but this showed me I donât need anything extra. Thanks for the tips!
So glad it was helpful!!
Wow! Never thought of the white vinegar but I think that would also help kill any bacteria too! I've heard of people putting some lemon juice either on the lettuce or on the paper towel too. Can't remember which it was.
Thank you! Short and sweet with helpful tips.
Glad it was helpful!
The video I needed !! Thanks
Great tip, thank you Laura!
I hope this helps!
Great video... I am going to try it! Thank you )))
Gary Prince thanks for watching Gary!
Awesome video, thank you.
Life saver! Thank you! I'll be trying this tonight because I have a salad spinner didn't know how to use it! đ
Oooooh perfect!
Laura, great video set-up & instructions. YOU DID THAT!!! I love your meal prep videos as well, girl, and we appreciate YOU. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
Thank you so much for the feedback! đ„°
I have never used my salad spinner! This is a great way to keep lettuce fresh. Thank you!
glad this was helpful!
That's a really nice n informative video
Super. Thank you for the tips regarding using and storing lettuce.
You're welcome!
Thank you i will be trying this out today
I hope it worked!
Thank you! Very helpful
Thank you for watching, Glad it was helpful!
Thank u my dear.. just did it đčđčđ„°
Yesterday I had a salad with a wilted piece of lettuce in it. Iâve decided Iâm never going to have that experience again. Thank you for showing me how to prepare and store fresh lettuce.
I hope that never happens again! You're welcome! đ
Hey, I'm not a mom, but your video is really cool, thanks for the informations :)
that was awesome your dad rules. damn that makes it so easy thank you and him
Right??
Lovely. Thanks.
You are welcome!
Awesome tips.
Glad you like them!
thank you Laura Fuentes
Thank you this tip is really helpful I havenât tried with Romaine will this tip work.
Thank you for this! Never knew about the vinegar...
Happy to help!
Informative
Thank you so much đ
You're welcome đ
Thank you, very informativ e
Glad it was helpful!
OUTSTANDING demonstration video, great job, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
thanks mom! :)
You know it!
Thank you!!!!!
You're very welcome!
Great vdo Laura, thank you -- can this method be used for spinach as well?
Yes, absolutely for spinach sold in a bunch. Spinach leaves are usually pre-washed and will wilt if not dried very well if you choose to wash them in thi smethod. That said, I often transfer the spinach out of the package (the leaves) into a zip bag with a paper towel to absorb moisture and try to keep them fresh longer.
54 yrs old & you taught me something new to meâŠthank you, am very grateful
Cheers đ„
Thank YOU for watching!
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You're welcome đ
Very informative wow
So glad it helped!
Oke, so now I need to go get salad spinner.
LOL I've had mine for about 20years and i keep using it!
@@MOMables wow. It must be a good brand. I'm new in the kitchen. Still needs a lot of learning đ
Moisture is the enemy! Thanks for the great video ~
it totally is!!!
Awesome
thanks for watching!
This was great ty! What type of vinegar do you use and how much?
Simple vinegar, you can find all the details here: bit.ly/lettucefridge
Wonderful video! What is the size of the plastic storage container with the red lid? Looks like the perfect size for store bought salad greens.
I'm so glad it was helpful! It is a 4quart container -i find that the 4qt and 5qt fit store bought ones great.
MOMables - Laura Fuentes thanks so much! What brand is it? Iâm trying to find it online. If you can post a link that would be greatđ
Thanks miss now I want a white salad knife like the one U got
Itâs a simple plastic knife. Cheap too!
@@MOMables is it on Amazon?
@@justbeinghonest1 Something to consider is that plastic and ceramic knives cannot be sharpened, so in the long run, it might be cheaper to invest in a good chefâs knife. Plus it keeps waste from going into the landfill.
@@mariemaladorno8788 I have a knife set already I just like having extra things I really donât need
@momables Do you have to rinse the lettuce under fresh water once you have soaked it?
Give or take yes. Especially if you have a lot of dirt.
Omg thank youđ
What advice can you give me for keeping cilantro fresh?
cilantro, i take the bunch, trim the ends, and keep fill a glass with water and keep them in my fridge standing up (like a "vase") for the bunch.
You can wash ,dry and steam it for a few minutes till colour changes.then store it in ziplock back in the freezer
@@MOMables Me too! Guess my âsecretâ wasnât so secret lol
Thanks, I this is great info! I usually do it almost the same way, rinse, spin and store in a container with paper towel. I did not know the trick about the vinegar tho! I am guessing, hoping you can do the same with spinach? I buy spinach often in a big bbag and store it the same way. But again I didn't know about the vinegar trick. Is spinach okay with rinsing in vinegar water?
It is! You can rinse spinach in vinegar water.
â@@MOMables Hi, me again. I want to also ask if you rinse the spinach/lettuce with plain water after the vinegar water rinse and spin?
I like spring mix would this work for that lettuce?
Spring mix is already pre-washed when you buy it from the store. However, once openened, i recommend placing a paper towel in the bag to absorb moisture.
is this applicable to all types of lettuce? the vinedar part. thank you! great video!
Yes
For sure!
questions:
1. what do you mean by âfor a weekâ? 4, 5, 6 or 7 days?
2. do you exchange the paper towels and if yes, how often?
tx, @
7 days and no exchange of paper towels.
Do you have a video on how to store tomatoes to make them last?
I've got one coming for you! Thanks for being a subscriber.
Whats an alternative to ziplock bag? Im trying to get into salad prep for work, figure 2-3 days worth of salad and how to store it and zI fear i would run through zip lock bags quick.
Any airtight container or big Tupperware will work for the 3 days. Enjoy!
@@MOMables Thank you!
How do you clean the salad spinner? How often do you need to clean it?
I simply rinse it after each use sometimes with warm soapy water and sponge.
I never thought to clean the lettuce since its already got many layers. I always take the outer layer off tho.
You'll be surprised how dirty (dirt, bugs) inner leaves can be. But then again, I know a lot of people who don't..
Will juice from backyard lemons do as well as white vinegar ?
Even washing lettuce in just water well will work.
Hi do i wash beforehand or only wash as required an also do i keep lettuce in airtight container or open container
Great tip!
you the best
Thanks for watching!
do you remove the air if using airlock bag
Yes. I typically flatten out the air out of the bag. Happy prep!
My lettuce starts turning purpleish, 3/4 days in the week after i cut it :(
I think my mistake is that i soak it vinegar, salt and water for an hour or more. I should soak for lesser time, right?
I airdry my leaves under the fan for a while, before cutting em.
Also, is vinegar + cold water a better soaking method?
You don't need to "soak" lettuce. just wash it/rinse it well. They like moisture but not too much!
Hi Laura, after wash the lettuce (using water+vinegar), can keep the water to continue cook boiled egg?
Sure. The water will be boiled and since the eggs are sealed youâre good to go.
Do you have anything to show how you can prep and store tomatoes? Can I slice them and store them to save time during the week for sandwiches?
Yes, I have a whole blogpost about prepping and storing tomatoes, you can check it out here: bit.ly/storetomatoes
Thank you. How to keep avocados?
Will upload soon!
Before eat should i rinse with water or just directly eat it?
I always wash my đ„Ź before eating it; unless itâs been pre-washed already.
I cut up by lettuce and I put it in the plastic seal bags it always still gets Rusty look at and I have to throw it out I never tried rinsing it with vinegar and water and put in the paper towels Iâm gonna try that but weâll see
I hope it works out for you!
was the lettuces then put in the fridge or the freezer throughout the week? (asking cause I plan to start prepping and I love lettuces)
The fridge
Can I use apple cider vinegar if I donât have a white vinegar?
For sure!
What about three head of lettuce can you
one, two, three, five... I prep them the same.
Wat is the best way to keep celery fresh?
While I don't have a video (yet) here is the post that explains how www.momables.com/keep-celery-fresh/
what if i dont have the salad spinner??
Large bowl will do, rinse by hand, air dry.
Hi laura and we are fuentes family.. Aha!!!
How many days will stay fresh?
Mine about 5-7 days.
Can I use Apple cider vinegar?
Absolutely!
Howlong willl last
usually about 5 days
Wtf Laura how come you have such amazing skin. Woman you glowing brighter than my future. Maybe skin care tip vid next? ;p
Thanks for this vid tho really needed it
You made my day!! THANK YOU
Make some salad videos share some of ur recipes lol
I have a playlist filled with salads you can watch here: czcams.com/play/PLrIqkvSyIic_Lg0I7O3rBHj9ylbb251tL.html Enjoy!
can i freeze lettuce once in the bags? lorraine
lettuce cannot be frozen.Best buy what you need for the week.
MOMables - Laura Fuentes thank you đ
My salad always becomes soggy after 1 and half days. I did exactly but no vinegar. I didn't buy it. I threw the soggy lettece out. It's so frustrating. I am so sad.
You can wrap in foil and it keeps for weeks
Great tip thank you! đ
Bell pepper đ«
I'll have to do that next!
carrots and celery
I haven't recorded a video on them, but I have some articles on keeping celery and carrots fresh here:
www.momables.com/store-carrots/
www.momables.com/keep-celery-fresh/
Please specify what exactly is a few minutes mean.
2-3 minutes
I struggle to maintain broccoli
I'll have to do a video on that sometime!
Vinegar...interesting.
Try it!
Was that a plastic knife you used on the lettuce?
Yup!
I never got u , so u wash beforehand and keep in open container
Yes, exactly As shown in the video.
No need to put it inside the ref?
Yes, once cleaned, in the fridge.
Tomatoes going bad before useđłđłđł
I just made a video for how to store tomatoes and make them last. I hope you're subscribed, publishing soon!
My lettuce never lasts more than two days, and I do all that
It depends on how old the salad was when you bought is and how cold your fridge is.
I love her dark eyes. Serious Wednesday vibes.
Thanks!
No!!! Donât Do It!!!! I did this yesterday, and tonight I canât fine ONE piece of lettuce that isnât rusted. Ruined my entire head of lettuce by adding white vinegar. Iâll never do a white vinegar rinse on my lettuce again.
The most common reason for browning on lettuce is a chemical process known as oxidation due to the metal in your knife or overly handling the lettuce giving the leaves micro-tears. The vinegar is used to wash it and kill bacteria and should be fully rinsed. Excess soaking, not fully drying the leaves, and improper storage + excess humidity can also cause lettuce to brown fast once chopped.
This seems like alot of work to keep lettuce fresh to be honest.
But there's nothing worse than not fresh lettuce.
@@MOMables You aren't wrong there, that is for sure.
I think you should take a chill pill!
I did. Took an 9h nap and Iâm back. Thanks!
if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all .. really. How miserable that sounded....seriously. I hope you find some happiness somewhere, sounds like you need some.
@@MOMables Good! Now you can reduce the stimulants! :) Just Love
@@caraj1209 Iâm OK. Hope you too!
Ice berg lettuce has very little nutritional value. Cos lettuce is much better
But it's crunchy!
Not everything has to be uber nutritious. Some things are for sheer pleasure..