Rinse lettuce thoroughly under cool water or soak it for a deeper clean. You can use a vinegar solution to help remove bacteria and pesticide residue. Store washed lettuce in a paper towel-lined bag ...

It's important to wash only when you're ready to use it. Nothing tastes better than a fresh bounty of lettuce from your own garden or the farmer’s market – but not-so-fast when it comes to tossing it ...