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Quick Meal Prep Ideas

Wash and Prep Salad Greens

Ten minutes on Sunday means fresh salad greens ready to go for five days. This simple quick meal prep idea removes the biggest barrier between you and actually eating vegetables consistently throughout the week.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Meal Prep
Cuisine: Universal
Calories: 15

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large heads romaine lettuce
  • 1 bag mixed greens
  • 1 bag baby spinach
  • Paper towels
  • Airtight containers

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Fill large clean sink or bowl with cold water
  2. Step 2: Submerge all greens swish gently to remove any dirt or grit
  3. Step 3: Lift greens out — don't pour water out over them as dirt sinks to bottom
  4. Step 4: Spin dry in salad spinner in batches until completely dry
  5. Step 5: Tear larger leaves into bite sized pieces
  6. Step 6: Line airtight containers with paper towels
  7. Step 7: Add greens loosely — don't compress them
  8. Step 8: Add another paper towel on top before closing
  9. Step 9: Store in fridge up to 5 days

Notes

— Completely dry before
storing is essential —
moisture is what makes
greens go slimy
— Paper towels absorb
any remaining moisture
throughout the week
— Don't add dressing
until ready to serve
— Works for all leafy
greens — spinach kale
arugula all same method