How to Wash Lettuce to Keep it Fresh
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Prep Time
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Total Time
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Servings
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Calories
19 kcal
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Cuisine
American
How to Wash Lettuce to Keep it Fresh
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Learn how to wash lettuce, so it stays fresh and crisp all week long!
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Ingredients
- 1 head lettuce
- 1 cup white vinegar
- water
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Instructions
- On a cutting board, cut the head of lettuce in half with a sharp knife.
- Separate the leaves "or cups" and place them into the salad spinner bowl.
- Pour 1 cup of white vinegar into the bowl and add enough water to cover the lettuce.
- Use your hands to gently swish the lettuce around and let it soak for 3 minutes.
- Drain the water and rinse the lettuce with cold water.
- Place the lid on the salad spinner and give it a few whirls or until the excess water is drained out of the lettuce.
- Transfer the lettuce to a clean kitchen towel and allow it to air dry.
- Store it in a paper-towel-lined zip bag for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
19kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
190mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
676IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 19 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 19kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 676IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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