{"id":35513,"date":"2022-10-16T14:50:25","date_gmt":"2022-10-16T06:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/?p=35513"},"modified":"2023-06-02T22:48:33","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T14:48:33","slug":"how-long-does-salad-dressing-last-in-the-fridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-salad-dressing-last-in-the-fridge\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does Salad Dressing Last In The Fridge"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662816e2198ff\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662816e2198ff\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-salad-dressing-last-in-the-fridge\/#How_Long_Does_Salad_Dressing_Last_In_The_Fridge\" title=\"How Long Does Salad Dressing Last In The Fridge\">How Long Does Salad Dressing Last In The Fridge<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-salad-dressing-last-in-the-fridge\/#How_long_does_bottled_salad_dressing_last\" title=\"How long does bottled salad dressing last?\">How long does bottled salad dressing last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-salad-dressing-last-in-the-fridge\/#How_long_does_Italian_salad_dressing_last_in_the_fridge\" title=\"How long does Italian salad dressing last in the fridge?\">How long does Italian salad dressing last in the fridge?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-salad-dressing-last-in-the-fridge\/#How_long_can_the_salad_dressing_sit_out\" title=\"How long can the salad dressing sit out?\">How long can the salad dressing sit out?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_Salad_Dressing_Last_In_The_Fridge\"><\/span>How Long Does Salad Dressing Last In The Fridge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salad dressing can last in the fridge for up to two weeks, although it is best used within a week of being made. If you are using a commercially-made dressing, it will likely have a longer shelf life than a homemade dressing. Always check the expiration date and smell and taste the dressing before using<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How long your <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-to-bottle-salad-dressing\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"35515\">salad<\/a> lasts in the fridge depends heavily on what kind of dressing you used. Depending on the method you are using for preserving, and your dressing, the salad will last between 1-2 days. With this method, you are best off eating the salad within 5 days of storing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without using the correct methods for storing, your salads <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwinocqkoN_5AhXROuwKHZM5CbkQFnoECCIQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.merriam-webster.com%2Fdictionary%2Fshelf%2520life&amp;usg=AOvVaw3S41ivnJuNDnAzOAri_QdC&amp;cshid=1661336499899963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shelf life<\/a> may be shorter. Storing your prepared salad is not simple, and it requires that you are very knowledgeable about salad shelf life. It is no secret that stored salads will not taste the same after one to two days in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For other delicate greens, dressings will dictate how long the salad lasts. The type of vegetables or fruits used, as well as the nature of the dressing, will drastically affect salad shelf life. How long a salad will last longer will vary depending on the vegetables and, more importantly, on the dressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(202,247,129,0.46) 0%,rgba(114,207,126,0.61) 100%)\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Salad Dressings <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Shelf Life <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">With Dairy Products<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2-4 days <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">With Citrus Fruits <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 week <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">With Sauces<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3-4 days <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How Long Does Salad Dressing Last In The Fridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, you cannot make a salad as fresh as greens or chefs salads by using dressing. If a salad dressing does not have vegetables, fruit juices, cream, or mayonnaise in it, then you do not have to store it in the fridge, and you can still use it if it is left out. You should make just enough dressing to serve, but if you have any left over blended dressing, that needs to be stored in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you&rsquo;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/what-happens-when-adding-flour-to-mashed-potatoes\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5429\">What Happens When Adding Flour To Mashed Potatoes<\/a> then you can check that article.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of opened bottles, or homemade dressings, you should always keep opened bottles in the fridge. Once you have opened a non-refrigerated bottle of dressing, it needs to stay refrigerated. Bottled dressings sold without refrigeration can be stored at room temperature until opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How long will homemade salad dressing stay good in the fridge?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/njtHvldXw1U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learn how long homemade salad last<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dressings that are sold unrefrigerated have preservatives in them, which keep them shelf-stable at room temperature until they are opened. A refrigerated dressing contains very few preservatives, which would make it quickly spoiled if it warmed up at room temperature. A cold-store-store-store-bought dressing usually has very few to no preservatives. Most of the store-bought dressings have preservatives, which gives them shelf lives of a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you&rsquo;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/what-is-the-best-sugar-for-coffee\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5896\">What Is The Best Sugar For Coffee<\/a> then you can check that article.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Some dressings are made with more gentle ingredients and less preservatives, so they do not last as long. Most high-quality salad dressings are usually sold in sealed containers, which makes salad dressings able to keep longer, even months beyond their best-by dates on the box. Other salad dressings, including ranch, caesar, bleu cheese, and thousand island <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwif4fWFod_5AhUEr6QKHUn5AuEQFnoECBwQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foodnetwork.com%2Frecipes%2Fphotos%2Fsalad-dressing-recipes&amp;usg=AOvVaw0MaG8YqUxrFLciGlxthioZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">salad dressings<\/a>, can last for as long as two months beyond the best-by date when stored in the fridge. Freshly made Caesar salad dressings can last a week in your fridge, provided they are stored in a sealed container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have opened your bottle of Caesar dressing, the best way to keep it long-lasting is to keep it refrigerated. If you open the bottle and shake it up really well, the dressing will last you a few months. For instance, if you leave the bottle open in between uses, you can expect commercially purchased salad dressings may last just a couple weeks before things start going bad. For instance, if you purchase a bottle of salad dressing in the refrigerator section of a grocery store, then you are advised to also keep it refrigerated, since fluctuations in temperature may adversely affect the salad dressings quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of the opened bottles of salad dressing, most need to be refrigerated after opening, whereas for others, such as Italian dressing, it is up to you if you want to keep it in the fridge or the cooler, darker corner of the pantry. Refrigeration will slow the decay process of the fresh ingredients, which is why it is essential that you keep open bottles of dressings in the fridge. There are some exceptions to this rule, but you should use caution and use your best judgment if you choose to store your dressings out of the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store your homemade dressing in a clean, resealable container if you are not using all of it all at once. To keep things fresh, when you are done using those Caesar salads, put leftover dressing into a small mason jar and cover with the lid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dairy-based dressings such as Caesar and Ranch need to be used within three to four days. Dressings containing dairy, such as Ranch, Thousand Island, and Caesar, typically keep one to two months after opening when refrigerated. Typically, dairy-based options such as bleu cheese or Caesar salads may keep for another one or two months, and oil-based options such as Italian or balsamic vinegar salads may keep in the refrigerator for three or four months longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are making a dairy-free condiment, such as a vinaigrette, it should keep fresh for up to a week when refrigerated. If, however, the dressing is a dairy-based one, such as ranch, it certainly is not going to keep that long, and three or four days of good quality is about as far as you can reasonably expect it to go. In contrast, most salad dressings easily can last one to four months beyond their expiration date after opening, assuming you store them refrigerated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like making your own salad dressing, and want to keep it for more than five days in the fridge, you may try using a recipe that makes a vinaigrette, as the higher vinegar content will keep it for several days longer. Last, but certainly not least, salad dressings made with dairy, such as yogurt, buttermilk, sour cream, or ones with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwianuecod_5AhURuaQKHeE0AZ4QFnoECAgQAw&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Fss%2Fslideshow-eggs-health-benefits&amp;usg=AOvVaw1a6ULk33kT5hdn_oVnlMtv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eggs<\/a> added, have the least shelf life, lasting around 2-4 days in the fridge. The homemade salad dressings that have a little citrus fruit juice in the formula (lemon, lime, or orange juice) rather than vinegar has about a 1-week shelf life in the fridge, since the lemon juice goes through oxidation which may alter the flavor of the dressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food safety aside, we tend to prefer the flavors of fresh-made salad dressings, particularly when using citrus, yogurt, or garlic, and we have found 3-4 days is the best time frame. We recommend eating your dressings and sauces within 3-4 days for the most confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_bottled_salad_dressing_last\"><\/span>How long does bottled salad dressing last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salad dressings can survive within one and four months after the expiration date on the bottle, depending on the many criteria described below. Salad dressing can be kept longer than the sell-by or use-by dates if it is kept closed or kept in the refrigerator as directed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_Italian_salad_dressing_last_in_the_fridge\"><\/span>How long does Italian salad dressing last in the fridge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Italian salad typically keeps for three to four months. Vinaigrette Italian dressing lasts a little bit longer than mayo and cream-based dressings, which last a little bit less. You may use the dressing for a week, a month, or even for a year and a half after opening, depending on when you open it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_the_salad_dressing_sit_out\"><\/span>How long can the salad dressing sit out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An expert salad dressing maker advised that if the dressing had only been out for a few hours, it should be alright. High levels of acidity in commercial salad dressings would prevent or significantly limit bacterial development. You could notice some texture changes.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Long Does Salad Dressing Last In The Fridge Salad dressing can last in the fridge for up to two weeks, although it is best &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":54089,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,17],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35513"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35513"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35513\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":106604,"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35513\/revisions\/106604"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}