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How to Wash Lettuce to Keep it Fresh
Learn how to wash lettuce, so it stays fresh and crisp all week long!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 19 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 head lettuce
- 1 cup white vinegar
- water
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.