Ingredients
- Paper towels or clean kitchen towels
- Airtight containers or specialized produce containers
- Plastic or silicone food storage bags
- White vinegar (for washing)
- Cold water
- Salad spinner (optional but highly recommended)
- Mason jars (for mason jar salad method)
- Produce storage containers with ventilation
Instructions
- Choose the freshest greens possible, avoiding browning or wilting.
- Wash the greens in a large bowl with cold water and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, submerging them gently.
- Dry the greens thoroughly using a salad spinner or by patting them dry with clean towels.
- Select your storage method: either line airtight containers with paper towels and pack dry greens or layer ingredients in mason jars with dressing at the bottom and greens on top.
Notes
For best freshness, avoid storing ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, or avocados with leafy greens, and change paper towels if damp every 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad Tips
- Method: Storage & Preparation
- Cuisine: Varied
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad storage, fresh greens, meal prep, food preservation, healthy eating