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Fresh spinach holds so many possibilities.

But is there a disadvantage to using fresh spinach?

Fresh Spinach

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Can you freeze it before it goes bad?

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Can You Freeze Fresh Spinach?

Yes, you’ve got the option to freeze fresh spinach.

Southern Living spinach salad with warm bacon dressing tossing the salad and adding seasoning if needed

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This will help to preserve the flavor and green color of the spinach.

Prep ice bath:Next, Freidank says to prepare the ice bath.

Store:Squeeze out excess water, place in the airtight bag and in the freezer.

Southern Living Creamed Spinach in a bowl to serve

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Oh, and dont forget to label it with the date, advises Freidank.

This shouldnt take very long, depending on how much spinach youve packed in the bag.

Freidank is a fan of spinach and artichoke diphis favorite is from Sobys New South Cuisine cookbook.

The recipe, like many spinach dip recipes, calls for fresh spinach to be blanched and shocked.