Storing Leafy Greens

Have you ever bought a nice head of romaine lettuce, tossed it in the refrigerator, pulled it out a few days later and found a wilted, wet, soggy mess? Well, say goodbye to those days of wasted greens. Try this simple method when you store your next bunch of leafy greens.

Remove each leaf and wash thoroughly. Place in a salad spinner to remove any excess liquid. Dampen two paper towels (make sure they are only damp and not wet). Place the washed, dried leaves between the damp paper towels and insert into a zip-lock bag. Store in the refrigerator. Your greens will be fresh and crisp for at least a week. A nice side-benefit of this is that your greens are already prepped for your next salad or dish.