How to Wash Lettuce and Other Greens

By Molly Watson, About.com Guide

Whether you have spring micro-greens from a specialty grower, arugula you've grown in your windowsill, or hearty winter greens like kale or collard greens, start with fresh-picked lettuces or greens whenever possible. This following method works for head lettuce or loose or bagged lettuce. For loose or bagged lettuce, just skip the second step of tearing the lettuce into pieces.

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• Start with Fresh Lettuce or Greens
• Tear Greens Into Bite-Size Pieces
• Swish Greens In Cool Water
• Lift Lettuce Out of Water
• Lay Lettuce On Paper Towels
• Roll Up Lettuce In Layers of Clean Towels
• Put Rolled Up Greens In Plastic and Chill

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