Storing Salad Greens
Properly storing your lettuce increases its refrigerator life, but not all lettuces are treated the same. Learn these tips for best storage practices.
Storing lettuces is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Different types of lettuce require different storage arrangements. Read on to know if you’re getting the most out of your salad greens.
Crisp Lettuces - Iceberg and Romaine
Remove the core of the head of lettuce, wrap in moist paper towels, and refrigerate in a plastic produce bag or zipper-lock bag left slightly open.
Leafy Greens - Baby Spinach and Mesclun
If prewashed, store in the original plastic container or bag. If not prewashed, wash then dry thoroughly in a salad spinner and store directly in the spinner between layers of paper towels. You can also lightly roll the greens in paper towels and store in a zipper-lock bag left slightly open.
Tender Lettuces - Boston, Bibb, and Butterhead Lettuce
If lettuce comes with root attached, leave lettuce portion attached to root and store in original plastic container, plastic produce bag, or zipper-lock bag left slightly open. If lettuce is without root, wrap in moist paper towels and refrigerate in a plastic produce bag or zipper-lock bag left slightly open.
