Store in the Right Container After washing and drying, store lettuce in a breathable container, like a salad spinner or a container with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. This will prevent wilting and help maintain freshness.
Keep It Dry Excess moisture can cause lettuce to rot faster. Gently pat the leaves dry with a paper towel or use a salad spinner before storing it in the fridge.
Use Paper Towel Place a paper towel inside the storage container with the lettuce. The paper towel absorbs moisture and helps prevent the leaves from becoming soggy and slimy.
Refrigerate Immediately Always refrigerate lettuce as soon as possible after purchasing or harvesting. Lettuce thrives in a cool environment, so keeping it in the crisper drawer will help maintain its freshness.
Avoid Cutting Before Storing It's best to keep lettuce whole until you’re ready to use it. Cutting it before storing exposes more surface area to air, causing it to spoil faster.
Store in a Produce Bag If you don’t have a specific container for lettuce, a produce bag with holes can also work. The bag helps maintain the proper humidity while allowing airflow to keep the leaves fresh.
Keep Away from Ethylene-Producing Fruit Certain fruits like apples, bananas, and tomatoes release ethylene gas, which can cause lettuce to spoil faster. Store lettuce separately from these fruits.