Cut Lettuce That Stays Fresh--So You'll Eat More Salad
Vacuum-sealing fresh-cut or chopped romaine lettuce in Mason jars will keep it fresh for 10-12 days. It's "salad in a jar" my way. It makes it easier to eat a salad every day!
4
servings
Ingredients
- 6 hearts of romaine lettuce
- 1 small head of radicchio - (optional)
Instructions
- Wash romaine lettuce well, leaving the leaves intact at the base.
- Cut lengthwise through the entire head at least 4-5 times.
- Now slice crosswise about 3/4 to 1 inch apart according to your preference.
- Fill salad spinner and run under the faucet one more time. Spin dry.
- Dump into a very large bowl. Fill jars with chopped, spun-dry lettuce. I pack them as tightly as possible.
- Seal jars using a wide-mouth jar attachment and a vacuum-pack machine. Screw on rings as insurance to keep lid sealed.
- Refrigerate up to 10 days depending on how fresh your lettuce is when you started this process.
Notes
Don't miss the tip box above the recipe card in the post.
Nutritional Information
Serving: 1 | Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3658IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg