Mixed baby lettuces from the farmers’ market make my MY FAVORITE salad.No matter if I grab just arugula or an herbal blend, the flavor in each leaf is so prominent I feel like my salad is a treat instead of torture. Even if it’s just the lettuce in the bowl.
Now with the summer heat settling in, my problem is getting the lettuce home without it sweating in the bag. Thankfully the farmer I buy it from had a great solution!
- Buy your lettuce last
- Hold the bag by the corners and swing it around away from you so it puffs up like a ballon. Tie it off. This way the lettuce won’t get smushed by heavy veggies. (I also place it on top of everything else.)
- When you get home, open the bag and wipe out any condensation with a paper towel. Then press a paper towel flat onto one side of the bag.
- Swing the bag around and tie it off again. Place it in the fridge on the top shelf.
You’ll find it regains some of its crispness and will keep for several days!
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