how long will home prepared veg keep in the fridge?

ianbar0

i am on a bit of a diet and want a healthy nibble prepared so thought i could make a fruit salad, but know long would it last in the fridge. the normal things like apple, pear banana etc

madnotstupid

apple pear and banana all tend to go brown quite quickly, but both apple and pear will stay nice for longer if you put them in a bit of OJ or Sprite. I think banana goes brown and mushy whatever you do to it _pale_ - can't stand it myself so I'm not sure.

If you are careful what you put in it fruit salad will keep for 2/3 days in the fridge. Melon, kiwis, oranges or tangerines, pineapple (fresh or tinned) all do well. Berries not quite so good but they'll keep for a while.

ianbar0

thank you, its just annoying having to peel fruit all the time especially after a night shift!

Primrose

I'd say a maximum of 3 days, for apples, pears, oranges, kiwi fruit, melon, pineapple but sprinkle generously with lemon juice and keep the bowl covered. And don't put banana in - always add that fresh. If you get a whole pineapple just cut a slice off the top at the time and cover the exposed surface with clingfilm, Do the same with melon and they will keep for up to a week at 5 degrees.

Another filling diety thing is to make up a big bowl of finely chopped white cabbage, carrot & celery & eating apple. . Cover with cling film and it will keep for several days.Sprinkle with a little lemon juice if you prefer. If you want a portion of coleslaw, you can then just take out a cup full at a time and mix in a tiny quantity of light salad cream mixed with Greek yoghurt.