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Closest thing to chicory for raw salad? And storage questions
The user wants to recreate Cava's "super greens" salad base.
The original mix includes broccoli, cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, and chicory.
The user cannot find chicory or other suggested substitutes like endive, radicchio, escarole, or Chinese leaf at Walmart.
They are looking for a readily available, inexpensive alternative that has a similar texture and a mild flavor.
Arugula is suggested as a potential substitute.
The user also needs advice on how to store a pre-chopped salad base to prevent sogginess.
They want to chop all the greens at once and store them for several days.
The desired storage method should maximize the shelf life of the chopped salad.
Information on the expected shelf life of the stored salad base is also requested.
Any additional tips for preparing and storing this raw salad mix are welcome.
