Why does nobody talk about how much money you waste on bagged salad?

I was throwing away half a bag of salad mix every week for years. Then last month I noticed the bag said 'use within 3 days' and I was keeping it for a week and wondering why it turned to slime. Now I just buy a head of romaine for $1.29 and it lasts 10 days. Has anyone else figured out that bagged salad is basically a scam?

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kelly_craig1mo ago

I bought a bag of "spring mix" last week and it turned into compost in my fridge in like 48 hours. My husband asked if I was starting a worm farm in there. I had to throw the whole bag out and I swear I heard it sigh with relief. Now I just buy a head of iceberg and hack at it with a knife like a cavewoman. Way less sad lettuce pancakes.

skylerrobinson1mo ago

Is it really a scam though, or are people just not reading the bag? I've been buying the same pre-washed romaine hearts for years and they last a full week easy, plus I save time on washing and chopping. @kelly_craig I hear you on the spring mix turning fast, but that stuff is like ten different delicate leaves crammed together, no way it holds up like iceberg or romaine.

the_stella1mo ago

Ngl is it just iceberg that holds up or what? Romaine works for me too but spring mix is basically a science experiment waiting to happen. I stick to hardy greens and save the fancy stuff for a side salad I eat same day.