Storing Lettuce

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What is the ideal manner to store iceberg lettuce inside the fridge to maintain it crisp? —D.L., Elm Mott, TexasIceberg lettuce should be washed earlier than storing. First, get rid of the middle by way of grasping the head on your hand and hitting the core area in opposition to the countertop; raise out the middle. Rinse the head beneath going for walks water and drain center facet down in a colander.

Dry very well with paper towels or in a salad spinner. Wrap lettuce in dry paper towels and vicinity in a resealable plastic bag, putting off as a good deal air as viable. Store in the fridge.