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Expert Recommendations

Food safety experts agree:
✅ If the salad was prepared with fresh ingredients, kept cold, and never left out, it can be safe for up to 5 days—but only if stored correctly.

Best Practices for Safety

Label the date you made the salad.

Avoid double-dipping utensils.

Chill leftovers immediately after serving.

When in Doubt, Throw It Out

Never depend on luck or personal anecdotes.
✅ It’s safer to discard a meal than risk food poisoning.