How to Wash and Store Leafy Greens

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How to Wash and Store Leafy Greens

Learn how to wash, dry, and store leafy greens to stay fresh all week and cut food waste. Easy, step-by-step method for spinach, kale, romaine & more.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian, middle eastern

Diet Bvegan, Vegetarian

Cook Time 10

Calories

Author Liz Della Croce

Instructions

Place leafy greens in a large bowl and fill with cold water. Be sure to immerse the greens fully in the water.
Slowly lift the greens out of the bowl and place them on a double layer of paper towel (about 3-4 squares length.) As you lift the individual leaves, the dirt will sink to the bottom of the bowl. Continue doing this until all greens are out of the bowl.
Once all of the greens are on the paper towel, add a 2nd layer of paper towel on top of the greens.
To dry the greens, slowly roll the paper towel from one end to the other, as though you're rolling sushi.
Place greens wrapped in a paper towel in a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator. Voila - fresh, clean greens ready to use all week long! As you can see, it's very simple to wash and store leafy greens.

Notes

Washed, dried, and stored correctly, your leafy greens will last you up to a week in the fridge!

Great for kale, Swiss chard, collard greens, and any kind of lettuce.