Try this hack to help keep greens and herbs stay fresh
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If your goal is to keep leafy produce and herbs fresh in the fridge for longer this year, then this simple hack is for you.
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There's nothing worse than mentally preparing to enjoy a salad only to realize that once-fresh bag of greens has wilted and become inedible.
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As soon as you buy a new package of greens -- whether it's prewashed in a plastic bag from the grocery store or from the farmer's market -- add a paper towel to the bag to absorb any moisture and protect the produce from going limp.
For tender greens and smaller tender herbs, like cilantro or parsley, there's a similar trick.
Wait to fully wash the herbs until you're ready to use them. In the meantime, lightly moisten a paper towel, ring out any excess water and wrap the herbs in the towel, then add it to a sealed container to store in the vegetable drawer or crisper.