Washing and storing lettuce

This is how my mother taught us to wash and store lettuce and other vegetables.  I have found that it not only disinfects, but your lettuce will keep much longer.

Here's how you do it:

Combine 1 cup of distilled white vinegar with 3 cups of water.

Submerge heads of lettuce. 

 Separate and wash each layer of lettuce, discard any wilted or brown layers.

Transfer cleaned leaves into a colander. 

Drain and shake out excess water.

Line an airtight plastic container with at least 2 or 3 paper towels. 

Add lettuce and drape another paper towel over top. 

Ready to store and use for a few weeks.