Wilted salad leaves often end up tossed in the trash. But not anymore.
Thanks to a foolproof trick my partner learned at her restaurant job, I can bring limp lettuce back to crisp perfection in just 20 minutes.
I often buy 2 or 3 heads of lettuce at once, and the last one inevitably gets forgotten in the fridge. This method gives it new life every time. Here's how:
1. Fill your salad spinner with cold water.
2. Add four or five ice cubes and slices from one potato.
3. Submerge your wilted lettuce leaves and soak for about 20 minutes.
4. Spin dry as usual.
Your lettuce is now crisp and fresh again! Simple, quick, and highly effective.
No more waste from wilted greens.
A head of batavia lettuce costs between €0.85 and €1.
Throwing away half each time adds up fast.
With this trick, I save the equivalent of three heads per month – about €3.
Over a year, that's nearly €36 saved.
Pretty worthwhile, right?
