How to keep my salad fresh???!!!
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codysmom2003
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I love my daily salad for lunch. I want to make a few so I can grab and go BUT I'm having a difficult time keeping my lettuce (pre-bagged) from browning and my diced up cucumbers crisp. I use the Rubbermaid salad containers that separate everything but cant make more than 2 at a time. Does anyone have suggestions or tips that you could share?
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Use mason jars look on pintrest. I just made 7 for the week it will explain how to pack them hope that helps! !!0
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I second the mason jar suggestion0
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I would make containers of the leafy vegetable and then put other items in separate containers. Takes just a minute in the morning to grab a handful from each container to put on top of the greens. Or, you could even pre-portion each ingredient-as long as you keep it separate. Especially wet items like tomatoes. Worked for me0
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Mason jar salads really do keep better! Its partially the glass and partially the way everything is layered.0
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If one adds oil and vinegar does that keep salad fresh as well as work as a good dressing?0
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Hey CodysMom thanks for asking this, it has been one of the wonders of the world for me. Thanks to everyone for your advice/answers. :-)0
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andympanda wrote: »If one adds oil and vinegar does that keep salad fresh as well as work as a good dressing?
i didnt even know their were other kinds of dressings till was 11/12 LOL
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Thirds for mason jars. They keep fresh for minimum 5 days if you add your dressing just before you eat.0
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andympanda wrote: »If one adds oil and vinegar does that keep salad fresh as well as work as a good dressing?
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andympanda wrote: »If one adds oil and vinegar does that keep salad fresh as well as work as a good dressing?
No no no. Do not store with dressing or it will get gross real quick. Also, OP, the method I learned when I was in culinary school was to place the cleaned greens in an air-tight plastic bag with a slightly moistened paper towel inside with the greens. You can also wrap them gently in a clean kitchen towel and place in the bag. I haven't tried the mason jar miracle, but sounds like it could work. I just recommend adding a slightly damp paper towel. Will help keep the leaves crisp.0 -
I've made mason jar salads before with good results. I just made these yesterday and put the chickpeas in the bottom with the dressing.
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Can you buy the greens loose and spin them? It keeps longer if you spin it. OXO makes an excellent salad spinner. I've had a few and it my favorite.0
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A couple of thoughts. Pick a hearty lettuce. Romaine has much more staying power than iceberg. If you go for spring mix - the plastic tubs are great. I can get a tub to last 5 days. I pick thru it every day or so and remove leaves that are going bad. But what I pick out is minimal.
Place any "wet" veggies on the bottom of your salad container.
Salad dressing - I like the really small Rubbermaid containers....they hold only 4 ounces. If your salad bowl is big enough, just put the dressing container in your bowl. The lid is plenty tight to keep the dressing in place.
I do a lot of grilled chicken salads. I store the grilled chicken (from the freezer) in ziplock snack bags. I just toss a ziplock bag in with the salad. These are great for croutons too.0 -
Pop 1 kitchen towel in the top of the salad then lock the tub/jar. I do this and it helps keep it n ice and crunchy0
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I put a paper towel in the bag and then salad. Works great and easy cleanup!0
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After washing and spinning the lettuce I put it in a big freezer bag with a paper towel. I will change the paper towel with a new dry one every time I open the bag. Lettuce keeps well for 5-6 days.
I would do the exact same thing if I were portioning out lettuce, only smaller freezer bags or plastic containers.
Mason jars are kinda heavy and bulky for transport, but I like the idea for storing lettuce at home. I'd still throw a paper towel in there, though.0 -
Cucumbers are hard to keep fresh once sliced. With lettuce it's really all about freshness. Even really soft lettuces I get from garden will easily keep for more than a week in my fridge. Swiss chard is a little easier to keep fresh and makes a nice salad.0
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A couple of thoughts. Pick a hearty lettuce. Romaine has much more staying power than iceberg. If you go for spring mix - the plastic tubs are great. I can get a tub to last 5 days. I pick thru it every day or so and remove leaves that are going bad. But what I pick out is minimal.
Place any "wet" veggies on the bottom of your salad container.
Salad dressing - I like the really small Rubbermaid containers....they hold only 4 ounces. If your salad bowl is big enough, just put the dressing container in your bowl. The lid is plenty tight to keep the dressing in place.
I do a lot of grilled chicken salads. I store the grilled chicken (from the freezer) in ziplock snack bags. I just toss a ziplock bag in with the salad. These are great for croutons too.
@TeaBea for the tubs, after I open them i put a fresh papertowel on the top and reclose. then store in the fridge upside down, the towel will absorb any extra wetness and the salad will last a week!
and funny it sound like we eat the same lunch
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I buy the big containers of greens (right now i am all about the 50/50 spring mix and baby spinach). I toss the green in the container (which is sitting on my scale, of course) and then cut whatever veggies/protein I want in there. Once you get efficient, it will only take you about 5 mins to do0
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I get the organic romaine lettuce (usually it's a bag of 3 heads.) Use containers for the veggies and usually prepare it right there on the spot. Always fresh!0
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