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How to Display Fresh Parsley

Parsley is a lively green herb that is added to dishes around the world for flavor, color and texture. The herb is often displayed in grocery stores and farmer's markets for potential customers to buy. Home cooks are better off storing their parsley in the refrigerator so that it does not wilt too quickly. There are many creative ways to display parsley and maximize its best qualities.

Things You'll Need

  • Vases
  • Jelly jars
  • Rubber bands
  • Ribbon
  • Card
  • Knife
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place parsley in a vase or jelly jar for a display at a farmer's market. Bunch parsley together first with rubber bands or ribbons and add a few inches of water to the vase or jar to keep the herb fresh. Make sure that you choose parsley that is bright green and fresh so that it looks attractive for customers to buy. Place a card under the vases that describes the name of the herb and its uses, including garnishes, Italian cuisine and for a adding a fresh flavor.

    • 2

      Group parsley bunches together for a grocery store display. Make sure that the parsley is fresh and green. Discard any bunches with brown or wilted leaves. Face bunches of parsley in the same direction to provide cohesion to the display.

    • 3

      Display parsley in cuisine by chopping it into small pieces and sprinkling it on top for color and a little extra flavor. This works well for pasta, rice and seafood dishes.

    • 4

      Snip off a small stem of parsley with your knife and place it on the edge of a plate of food to create an elegant display. This provides color to meat and seafood dishes.

    • 5

      Place a small bunch of parsley in a glass or vase to display it for short periods of time at home. Add an inch of water to the bottom of the glass so that the herb stays fresh. Place on top of a counter or shelf in your kitchen for added color and vibrancy.