How do you store green salad so it actually stays fresh?
My arugula and leaf lettuces get mushy after 2-3 days in the fridge. Is there a trick to keep them crispy longer? I usually shop at Edeka or Rewe.
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The most important thing is to store the leaves really dry - moisture is the enemy. If you can unpack the salad right after buying it, put it in a container with paper towels that absorb the moisture, and cover it loosely (not airtight). With arugula, the classic trick works well too: wrap damp paper towels around the stems and then put it in a plastic bag, but with a bit of air inside - the salad stays fresh longer that way, usually around 5-7 days. Some people also swear by washing the salad you bought first and then spinning it dry or air-drying it before it goes in the fridge, so you're not storing it wet.
For me it works best if I put the lettuce into a container with paper towels right after shopping - don't leave it in the original packaging 😅 The paper absorbs the excess moisture that otherwise makes it all mushy. I change the paper after a few days, and then arugula and leafy greens stay fresh for me easily a week.
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