Brilliant Lettuce Storage Options

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Leafy greens are all the rage with their wide range of health benefits, and lettuce is one of the most popular. We love combining it with tomatoes and cucumbers and smothering it in ranch dressing, and it holds up well to refrigeration. However, there are different types of lettuce, from loose-leaf and butterhead to crisphead and romaine, and some of them last longer than others. Whichever leafy green is your favorite, it’s always a good idea to learn proper storage information to ensure you get the best flavor and crispness from every bite.
The fridge is an ideal place to keep lettuce fresh, but there is a right and wrong way to store it. Find out how the crisper drawer has the perfect temperature and humidity for storing leafy greens, why it’s important to keep them away from other vegetables, use a vacuum seal if you have one, and how to revive lettuce if it begins to wilt. But what if you cannot eat all the greens before they spoil? Discover tips for making a puree for smoothies to store in the freezer.