How to Pack a Fresh, Crispy Lettuce Salad the Night Before Work

Fresh, homemade green salad is a healthy and economical lunch choice- but how do I keep it crispy when I need to make it advance? Learn how to do just that here- and use only a single container!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sealable plastic food container of size to accommodate finished salad
• lettuce or greens of choice
• dressing of choice
• tomatoes, cheese, nuts, fruits, meats or other desired topping

1. Place desired amount of dressing in bottom of clean food container.

2. Place heaviest and most moist toppings next- tomatoes, meat, artichoke hearts, etc. into the container.

3. Place drier, lighter ingredients next- shredded cheese, chopped onion, dried fruit, etc. into container.

4. Top with washed, dried lettuce or greens of choice. Place lid on container and store in a cool place, avoiding inverting the container. Shake thoroughly to toss the ingredients when ready to consume.

Tips & Warnings

• If croutons are desired, place on top of lettuce, but be sure lettuce is as dry as possible, or croutons will become soggy!

[thesquirrelymom]

on 7/31/2008 This is a great tip! Good way to fix up a salad ahead of time, mornings are so rushed most people don't have time then.