Another hilarious idea in order to for the lettuce last fresh: freeze it! It is very likely that your answer will be no, as it the idea of freezing lettuce and other leafy greens seems rather strange. It sounds bizarre I know, but this exercise can ultimately help you store your lettuce for longer periods. Read on to learn some useful tips, tricks, yummy recipes and the pros and cons of freezing lettuce.
Before you do anything, make sure your lettuce is fresh and washed. If you do decide to rinse it out, make sure you clean in cold water very well. Wash first and then let it dry. You can also use a salad spinner to get some of the extra water off or just press them between papertowles. Ensure the lettuce is completely dry because plenty of water will lead to ice crystals forming and your salad going mushy.
Secondly, you have to find the best lettuce container. You have a few options here! You could use plastic freezer bags, good because their less bulky. Also, you can invest in airtight containers (which are like plastic forks) that work best airless or wrap your lettuce with layers of aluminum foil. No matter what you decide, do not overlook to incorporate your frozen lettuce date on a label. It will remind you how long it has been stored, and when to use it.
Fill your container or bag of lettuce with the leaves, without leaving some air in-between. Freezer burn is where you get too much air in that bag and your lettuce really just doesn't taste good. After wrapping your lettuce up tightly make sure you put it into the freezer directly, to keep it fresh!
Now, I know what you’re thinking. Salads probably aren’t the best use for frozen lettuce, and you’re right. But don’t worry, because you can still use frozen lettuce in a lot of other tasty dishes. Here are some exciting recipes to get you started: lettuce and broccoli soup, green smoothie, and lettuce and turkey pasta. However, freezing lettuce has both good and bad sides. Here are a few:
You will learn here how to freeze lettuce so that it remains fresher for a longer time. Wash and dry your lettuce, as you do if it was for a salad. Then, chop it up extremely small or rip into strips of leaves depending on your preference. Then pack your lettuce in a bag or container (unbreathable) and press gently to not leave any air. Date it! Freeze it and use within a couple of months. When you want to use your frozen lettuce, remove it from the freezer and let defrost completely before mixing it with whatever flakes.
You can freeze lettuce to reduce waste and it will last longer than just refrigerating fresh, but in my experience it does not compare detrimentally with eating raw. Since frozen lettuce tends to loss quality but fresh it can provide more nutrients and taste. But if you want to save some for later or there is no fresh lettuce at hand – frozen curly endive might be the way to go.
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