Does it often happen to you that the salad wilts after only a few days in the refrigerator? Are you looking for a way to keep your salad fresher for longer?
Lettuce is a refreshing and healthy ingredient that is often used in various salads, sandwiches and as a side dish to various dishes. However, it often happens that salad it wilts after just a few days in the fridge.
Fortunately, there are simple tricks that can be used to prolong the freshness of the salad and keep it fresh as well up to one month. One of the methods that has attracted a lot of attention on social networks is storing lettuce in water.
The salad contains approx 4 % of water, the most nutrients are represented by carbohydrates, about 2.5 %, proteins 1.2 % and fats around 0.2 %. It is rich in vitamins A and C, group B vitamins (B1, B2, B6) and minerals such as iron, calcium, zinc, copper, magnesium and phosphorus.
Lettuce really wilts too quickly. Photo: Miriam Alonso / Pexels
It often happens that we buy several heads of lettuce, but they wilt after two to three days in the refrigerator. One of the Tik Tok users shared a simple trick that allows her to always have a fresh salad. According to her advice, salad can last up to a month if stored properly.
The trick is to put the salad in a large glass jar and fill it to the top with water.
The jar is then closed with a lid and placed in the refrigerator. This simple process will keep the salad fresh and crisp as if it had just been picked.
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It is crucial that the water in the glass is changed every other day, to prevent the development of bacteria and preserve the freshness of the salad.
Why does this method work?
Salad contains a lot of water, and when we store it in water, we preserve its natural moisture. Water prevents the leaves from becoming dry and wilting. In addition, the cold water helps preserve the texture of the salad, keeping it crisp.
