Yesterday I had a salad with a wilted piece of lettuce in it. I’ve decided I’m never going to have that experience again. Thank you for showing me how to prepare and store fresh lettuce.
Wow! Never thought of the white vinegar but I think that would also help kill any bacteria too! I've heard of people putting some lemon juice either on the lettuce or on the paper towel too. Can't remember which it was.
@@justbeinghonest1 Something to consider is that plastic and ceramic knives cannot be sharpened, so in the long run, it might be cheaper to invest in a good chef’s knife. Plus it keeps waste from going into the landfill.
Thanks, I this is great info! I usually do it almost the same way, rinse, spin and store in a container with paper towel. I did not know the trick about the vinegar tho! I am guessing, hoping you can do the same with spinach? I buy spinach often in a big bbag and store it the same way. But again I didn't know about the vinegar trick. Is spinach okay with rinsing in vinegar water?
This is great to know!! Am so glad I stumbled upon your channel!! Just gained another sub! A quick question: When you say "let the lettuce soak for a few minutes..." in the vinegar & water solution, about how much time would that be? Thank you and have a great evening!!
Great video! Quick question though. I've heard lettuce stays fresher for longer if you keep it in the full head instead of peeling the leaves off. Do you not find this to be the case?
I have not found that is the case. In fact, if you wash the lettuce and keep it in the base, it's really easy for moisture to get trapped at the base. This excess moisture is often what causes the lettuce to wilt.
I cut up by lettuce and I put it in the plastic seal bags it always still gets Rusty look at and I have to throw it out I never tried rinsing it with vinegar and water and put in the paper towels I’m gonna try that but we’ll see
Yes, absolutely for spinach sold in a bunch. Spinach leaves are usually pre-washed and will wilt if not dried very well if you choose to wash them in thi smethod. That said, I often transfer the spinach out of the package (the leaves) into a zip bag with a paper towel to absorb moisture and try to keep them fresh longer.
Whats an alternative to ziplock bag? Im trying to get into salad prep for work, figure 2-3 days worth of salad and how to store it and zI fear i would run through zip lock bags quick.
Spring mix is already pre-washed when you buy it from the store. However, once openened, i recommend placing a paper towel in the bag to absorb moisture.
My lettuce starts turning purpleish, 3/4 days in the week after i cut it :( I think my mistake is that i soak it vinegar, salt and water for an hour or more. I should soak for lesser time, right? I airdry my leaves under the fan for a while, before cutting em. Also, is vinegar + cold water a better soaking method?
I haven't recorded a video on them, but I have some articles on keeping celery and carrots fresh here: www.momables.com/store-carrots/ www.momables.com/keep-celery-fresh/
Wtf Laura how come you have such amazing skin. Woman you glowing brighter than my future. Maybe skin care tip vid next? ;p Thanks for this vid tho really needed it
My salad always becomes soggy after 1 and half days. I did exactly but no vinegar. I didn't buy it. I threw the soggy lettece out. It's so frustrating. I am so sad.
No!!! Don’t Do It!!!! I did this yesterday, and tonight I can’t fine ONE piece of lettuce that isn’t rusted. Ruined my entire head of lettuce by adding white vinegar. I’ll never do a white vinegar rinse on my lettuce again.
The most common reason for browning on lettuce is a chemical process known as oxidation due to the metal in your knife or overly handling the lettuce giving the leaves micro-tears. The vinegar is used to wash it and kill bacteria and should be fully rinsed. Excess soaking, not fully drying the leaves, and improper storage + excess humidity can also cause lettuce to brown fast once chopped.
if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all .. really. How miserable that sounded....seriously. I hope you find some happiness somewhere, sounds like you need some.
Yesterday I had a salad with a wilted piece of lettuce in it. I’ve decided I’m never going to have that experience again. Thank you for showing me how to prepare and store fresh lettuce.
I hope that never happens again! You're welcome! 😊
Thank you I was tired of wasting money on lettuce. I buy lettuce already shredded and it turns brown before I can eat all. Thanks again
OUTSTANDING demonstration video, great job, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Laura, great video set-up & instructions. YOU DID THAT!!! I love your meal prep videos as well, girl, and we appreciate YOU. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
Thank you so much for the feedback! 🥰
The best TH-cam video for prepping lettuce!!
Thank you!
Thank you! Very helpful
Thank you for watching, Glad it was helpful!
Thank you i will be trying this out today
I hope it worked!
Wow! Never thought of the white vinegar but I think that would also help kill any bacteria too! I've heard of people putting some lemon juice either on the lettuce or on the paper towel too. Can't remember which it was.
Super. Thank you for the tips regarding using and storing lettuce.
You're welcome!
Life saver! Thank you! I'll be trying this tonight because I have a salad spinner didn't know how to use it! 😁
Oooooh perfect!
I have never used my salad spinner! This is a great way to keep lettuce fresh. Thank you!
glad this was helpful!
Awesome video, thank you.
Great video... I am going to try it! Thank you )))
Gary Prince thanks for watching Gary!
54 yrs old & you taught me something new to me…thank you, am very grateful
Cheers 🥂
Thank YOU for watching!
Thank you so much for this. I was just looking for storage containers on Amazon but this showed me I don’t need anything extra. Thanks for the tips!
So glad it was helpful!!
Awesome tips.
Glad you like them!
Thank you! Short and sweet with helpful tips.
Glad it was helpful!
Great tip, thank you Laura!
I hope this helps!
Thank you this tip is really helpful I haven’t tried with Romaine will this tip work.
This is how I wash romaine and keep it fresh too!
that was awesome your dad rules. damn that makes it so easy thank you and him
Right??
Lovely. Thanks.
You are welcome!
That's a really nice n informative video
Thank you!!!!!
You're very welcome!
thanks mom! :)
You know it!
The video I needed !! Thanks
Thank u my dear.. just did it 🌹🌹🥰
Thanks miss now I want a white salad knife like the one U got
It’s a simple plastic knife. Cheap too!
@@MOMables is it on Amazon?
@@justbeinghonest1 Something to consider is that plastic and ceramic knives cannot be sharpened, so in the long run, it might be cheaper to invest in a good chef’s knife. Plus it keeps waste from going into the landfill.
@@mariemaladorno8788 I have a knife set already I just like having extra things I really don’t need
Thanks, I this is great info! I usually do it almost the same way, rinse, spin and store in a container with paper towel. I did not know the trick about the vinegar tho! I am guessing, hoping you can do the same with spinach? I buy spinach often in a big bbag and store it the same way. But again I didn't know about the vinegar trick. Is spinach okay with rinsing in vinegar water?
It is! You can rinse spinach in vinegar water.
@@MOMables Hi, me again. I want to also ask if you rinse the spinach/lettuce with plain water after the vinegar water rinse and spin?
Hey, I'm not a mom, but your video is really cool, thanks for the informations :)
Thank you❤
You're welcome 😊
Thank you for this! Never knew about the vinegar...
Happy to help!
Thank you, very informativ e
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much 😊
You're welcome 😊
Informative
This is great to know!! Am so glad I stumbled upon your channel!! Just gained another sub!
A quick question:
When you say "let the lettuce soak for a few minutes..." in the vinegar & water solution, about how much time would that be?
Thank you and have a great evening!!
You can let it soak for 5 minutes. Thank you for asking!
@@MOMables - You're welcome & thank you for replying!
Moisture is the enemy! Thanks for the great video ~
it totally is!!!
How do you clean the salad spinner? How often do you need to clean it?
I simply rinse it after each use sometimes with warm soapy water and sponge.
thank you Laura Fuentes
Oke, so now I need to go get salad spinner.
LOL I've had mine for about 20years and i keep using it!
@@MOMables wow. It must be a good brand. I'm new in the kitchen. Still needs a lot of learning 😅
Hi do i wash beforehand or only wash as required an also do i keep lettuce in airtight container or open container
Great tip!
Very informative wow
So glad it helped!
Awesome
thanks for watching!
Great video! Quick question though. I've heard lettuce stays fresher for longer if you keep it in the full head instead of peeling the leaves off. Do you not find this to be the case?
I have not found that is the case. In fact, if you wash the lettuce and keep it in the base, it's really easy for moisture to get trapped at the base. This excess moisture is often what causes the lettuce to wilt.
This was great ty! What type of vinegar do you use and how much?
Simple vinegar, you can find all the details here: bit.ly/lettucefridge
Wonderful video! What is the size of the plastic storage container with the red lid? Looks like the perfect size for store bought salad greens.
I'm so glad it was helpful! It is a 4quart container -i find that the 4qt and 5qt fit store bought ones great.
MOMables - Laura Fuentes thanks so much! What brand is it? I’m trying to find it online. If you can post a link that would be great😃
Omg thank you💞
What advice can you give me for keeping cilantro fresh?
cilantro, i take the bunch, trim the ends, and keep fill a glass with water and keep them in my fridge standing up (like a "vase") for the bunch.
You can wash ,dry and steam it for a few minutes till colour changes.then store it in ziplock back in the freezer
@@MOMables Me too! Guess my ‘secret’ wasn’t so secret lol
Do you have anything to show how you can prep and store tomatoes? Can I slice them and store them to save time during the week for sandwiches?
Yes, I have a whole blogpost about prepping and storing tomatoes, you can check it out here: bit.ly/storetomatoes
Thank you. How to keep avocados?
Will upload soon!
Wat is the best way to keep celery fresh?
While I don't have a video (yet) here is the post that explains how www.momables.com/keep-celery-fresh/
is this applicable to all types of lettuce? the vinedar part. thank you! great video!
Yes
For sure!
I cut up by lettuce and I put it in the plastic seal bags it always still gets Rusty look at and I have to throw it out I never tried rinsing it with vinegar and water and put in the paper towels I’m gonna try that but we’ll see
I hope it works out for you!
you the best
Thanks for watching!
Do you have a video on how to store tomatoes to make them last?
I've got one coming for you! Thanks for being a subscriber.
Will juice from backyard lemons do as well as white vinegar ?
Even washing lettuce in just water well will work.
Great vdo Laura, thank you -- can this method be used for spinach as well?
Yes, absolutely for spinach sold in a bunch. Spinach leaves are usually pre-washed and will wilt if not dried very well if you choose to wash them in thi smethod. That said, I often transfer the spinach out of the package (the leaves) into a zip bag with a paper towel to absorb moisture and try to keep them fresh longer.
I never thought to clean the lettuce since its already got many layers. I always take the outer layer off tho.
You'll be surprised how dirty (dirt, bugs) inner leaves can be. But then again, I know a lot of people who don't..
What about three head of lettuce can you
one, two, three, five... I prep them the same.
Whats an alternative to ziplock bag? Im trying to get into salad prep for work, figure 2-3 days worth of salad and how to store it and zI fear i would run through zip lock bags quick.
Any airtight container or big Tupperware will work for the 3 days. Enjoy!
@@MOMables Thank you!
Can I use apple cider vinegar if I don’t have a white vinegar?
For sure!
@momables Do you have to rinse the lettuce under fresh water once you have soaked it?
Give or take yes. Especially if you have a lot of dirt.
do you remove the air if using airlock bag
Yes. I typically flatten out the air out of the bag. Happy prep!
Can I use Apple cider vinegar?
Absolutely!
How many days will stay fresh?
Mine about 5-7 days.
Hi Laura, after wash the lettuce (using water+vinegar), can keep the water to continue cook boiled egg?
Sure. The water will be boiled and since the eggs are sealed you’re good to go.
I like spring mix would this work for that lettuce?
Spring mix is already pre-washed when you buy it from the store. However, once openened, i recommend placing a paper towel in the bag to absorb moisture.
questions:
1. what do you mean by „for a week“? 4, 5, 6 or 7 days?
2. do you exchange the paper towels and if yes, how often?
tx, @
7 days and no exchange of paper towels.
Before eat should i rinse with water or just directly eat it?
I always wash my 🥬 before eating it; unless it’s been pre-washed already.
what if i dont have the salad spinner??
Large bowl will do, rinse by hand, air dry.
Howlong willl last
usually about 5 days
You can wrap in foil and it keeps for weeks
Great tip thank you! 😊
My lettuce starts turning purpleish, 3/4 days in the week after i cut it :(
I think my mistake is that i soak it vinegar, salt and water for an hour or more. I should soak for lesser time, right?
I airdry my leaves under the fan for a while, before cutting em.
Also, is vinegar + cold water a better soaking method?
You don't need to "soak" lettuce. just wash it/rinse it well. They like moisture but not too much!
was the lettuces then put in the fridge or the freezer throughout the week? (asking cause I plan to start prepping and I love lettuces)
The fridge
can i freeze lettuce once in the bags? lorraine
lettuce cannot be frozen.Best buy what you need for the week.
MOMables - Laura Fuentes thank you 😊
Please specify what exactly is a few minutes mean.
2-3 minutes
Vinegar...interesting.
Try it!
Make some salad videos share some of ur recipes lol
I have a playlist filled with salads you can watch here: th-cam.com/play/PLrIqkvSyIic_Lg0I7O3rBHj9ylbb251tL.html Enjoy!
Hi laura and we are fuentes family.. Aha!!!
Bell pepper 🫑
I'll have to do that next!
carrots and celery
I haven't recorded a video on them, but I have some articles on keeping celery and carrots fresh here:
www.momables.com/store-carrots/
www.momables.com/keep-celery-fresh/
Wtf Laura how come you have such amazing skin. Woman you glowing brighter than my future. Maybe skin care tip vid next? ;p
Thanks for this vid tho really needed it
You made my day!! THANK YOU
I struggle to maintain broccoli
I'll have to do a video on that sometime!
I never got u , so u wash beforehand and keep in open container
Yes, exactly As shown in the video.
No need to put it inside the ref?
Yes, once cleaned, in the fridge.
Was that a plastic knife you used on the lettuce?
Yup!
My salad always becomes soggy after 1 and half days. I did exactly but no vinegar. I didn't buy it. I threw the soggy lettece out. It's so frustrating. I am so sad.
My lettuce never lasts more than two days, and I do all that
It depends on how old the salad was when you bought is and how cold your fridge is.
Tomatoes going bad before use😳😳😳
I just made a video for how to store tomatoes and make them last. I hope you're subscribed, publishing soon!
I love her dark eyes. Serious Wednesday vibes.
Thanks!
No!!! Don’t Do It!!!! I did this yesterday, and tonight I can’t fine ONE piece of lettuce that isn’t rusted. Ruined my entire head of lettuce by adding white vinegar. I’ll never do a white vinegar rinse on my lettuce again.
The most common reason for browning on lettuce is a chemical process known as oxidation due to the metal in your knife or overly handling the lettuce giving the leaves micro-tears. The vinegar is used to wash it and kill bacteria and should be fully rinsed. Excess soaking, not fully drying the leaves, and improper storage + excess humidity can also cause lettuce to brown fast once chopped.
This seems like alot of work to keep lettuce fresh to be honest.
But there's nothing worse than not fresh lettuce.
@@MOMables You aren't wrong there, that is for sure.
Ice berg lettuce has very little nutritional value. Cos lettuce is much better
But it's crunchy!
Not everything has to be uber nutritious. Some things are for sheer pleasure..
I think you should take a chill pill!
I did. Took an 9h nap and I’m back. Thanks!
if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all .. really. How miserable that sounded....seriously. I hope you find some happiness somewhere, sounds like you need some.
@@MOMables Good! Now you can reduce the stimulants! :) Just Love
@@caraj1209 I’m OK. Hope you too!
The way I prepare my lettuce is I say hey lettuce get your ass in the fridge, and most of the time it does!!
I have to try this! Would make things SO much easier in the kitchen.