Restaurant Secret to Crisping Limp Lettuce

Lettuce is mostly composed of water. As it loses water, it becomes soft and limp. Storing it in the fridge can cause it to dehydrate due to moisture loss in the air. If you find limp lettuce in your fridge, do not throw it out just yet. There’s a simple hack that I use to make it crisp again. I learned this trick a few months ago from Krista Schmidt’s video tutorial, and it has been a game-changer.

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Who knew you could revive wilted lettuce with this chilling hack? If you love eating salads or lettuce wrap dishes, make sure to save this trick. I bet this quick and easy tip will come in handy in the future.

Here’s another trick you might want to try to keep your lettuce fresh longer: How to Keep Lettuce From Getting Slimy and Gross

What You Need to Make Lettuce Crisp Again

• salad spinner
• pinch of salt
• cold water
• ice cubes

How to Make Limp Lettuce Crisp Again

Step 1:

Start by chopping your lettuce into smaller pieces. Transfer to a colander spinner.

Step 2:

Add a pinch of salt or more depending on the amount of lettuce you have. Place over a large bowl. You can also use the strainer and bowl of your salad spinner.

Step 3:

Bring it to your sink and run cold water.

Step 4:

Grab some ice cubes from your freezer and toss over the lettuce. Let the lettuce soak until the ice melts. The longer you soak your lettuce in ice-cold water, the better it will be.

Step 5:

Once the ice is melted, drain the water, then rinse your lettuce. Use your salad spinner to dry your lettuce, then it’s time to make your salad.

Restaurant Secret to Crisping Limp Lettuce