Quick Tips

Washing Spinach and Greens

• Fill your sink or a large bowl with fresh, cold water. Add the greens and swish them around with your hands to dislodge grit and dirt, washing gently but thoroughly. Let the spinach or greens stand a few minutes so the dirt sinks to the bottom of the bowl or sink. Lift the spinach or greens from the water and spin dry in a salad spinner or blot with paper towels.

See also:
Selecting and Storing Greens
Lettuce: A Guide to the Healthiest Foliage on the Planet