🥗 Why Is My Salad Going Soggy So Quickly? 🥒

Soggy salads usually come from wet leaves, early dressing, or high‑moisture ingredients.

Common causes

  • Wet lettuce
  • Dressing too early
  • Juicy toppings
  • Warm storage

1. Wet lettuce

Water dilutes dressing.

Quick fixes:

  • Spin leaves dry
  • Pat with kitchen roll

2. Dressing too early

Acid breaks down leaves.

Quick fixes:

  • Dress right before serving
  • Keep dressing separate for lunches

3. Juicy toppings

Tomatoes and cucumbers leak water.

Quick fixes:

  • Add them last
  • Remove seeds if needed

What to try first

Dry the leaves thoroughly.

When to throw it out

If leaves turn slimy.

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