How to Keep Bagged Salad Fresh As Long As Possible

There’s a reason why bagged salad mix is so popular. They’re a convenient and efficient way to keep fresh greens in the kitchen without buying a bunch of different leafy veggies. From being the base of bountiful salads to a nutrient-dense smoothieingredient or a sautéed side for big, juicy steaks, salad mix has a place in every meal of the day.

Unfortunately, leafy greens seem to go bad almost the second you pull them from the shelf. You can practically watch in real-time as a bag of colorful, cheerful mixed salad greens speedily transforms into a wet blob of slimy, brown-tinged mush.

So is there anything you can do to prolong the life of your greens? The answer is yes! Just follow these easy lettuce life-saving tips to learn how to keep salad mix fresh.

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