Looking for a healthy and low-calorie salad ingredient? Lettuce is the perfect option! With its high fiber, vitamin C, folic acid, vitamin K, and chlorophyll content, lettuce can help reduce sugar and snack consumption significantly. That’s why I always include it in my salads. Not only is it readily available year-round and cost-effective, but it also adds an extra level of flavor to any dish.
But what do you do with lettuce that has been in the fridge for a week? Instead of throwing it away, try this trick I learned years ago: wash the leaves and tear them into medium pieces. Then, soak the pieces in a bowl of very cold water with a spoonful of sugar, allowing it to sit for an hour or more. This process helps the lettuce absorb the water and a hint of sugar, making it even crispier and tastier than fresh lettuce!
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