Bagged salad can stay fresh and crisp for longer with one simple kitchen item

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Bagged salad is a convenient option for bulking out meals, but leaves rarely stay fresh once opened. Experts say one simple kitchen item can keep your salad crisp and green for days longer - and it costs almost nothing.

When you're looking for a healthy yet satisfying way to bulk out a meal, a bag of salad from the supermarket is hard to beat. Whether it's spinach, lettuce, rocket or a mixed variety, these bags are incredibly affordable and complement a wide range of dishes.

The trouble is, if you don't use the entire bag in one go, the contents rarely stay fresh for long. Within just a day or two, those vibrant green leaves turn soggy and slimy, leaving you with no choice but to bin the rest.

Fortunately, there's a straightforward trick to keep your salad fresher for longer - and it requires just one simple kitchen staple.

In a bid to help UK households tackle food waste, the experts at Which? have shared some handy tips to keep produce fresh. This comes as the latest figures from climate action charity Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) reveal that we throw away approximately 4.4 million tonnes of edible food every year, setting the average four-person household back around £1,000 annually.

Food waste also takes a considerable toll on the environment, with greenhouse gases produced by rotting food each year estimated to be equivalent to those generated by one in five cars on UK roads.

If you're keen to reduce food waste and extend the life of your bagged salad, all you'll need is a sheet of kitchen roll. According to the experts at Which?, this simple item works wonders when it comes to preventing your salad from turning soggy or slimy.

They said: "Bagged spinach and salad leaves are convenient, but they can have a relatively short shelf life, particularly once the packaging has been opened."

However, simply popping a sheet of kitchen roll into the bag once opened and fastening it with a clip helps soak up excess moisture - which is a main culprit behind soggy salad leaves.

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