How to Properly Store Salads After the Holidays: You Need to Know

19.12.2023 19:08

These dishes always remain after the holidays.

Many people are used to eating holiday salads for a few more days. But this is a big mistake that can lead to health problems.

The fact is that New Year's salads have a limited shelf life.

Seasoned dishes can be stored in the refrigerator for about 12 hours on average.

It's dangerous to eat them later.

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A healthy adult body can handle such a load normally, but children and the elderly have increased risks.

If you want to safely store salads for up to 24 hours, you shouldn’t dress them.

You can add mayonnaise or another sauce before serving the treat. Eggs should also be added before serving, as well as canned vegetables.

If you mix them into the dish immediately, you cannot keep it in the refrigerator for more than six hours.

Experienced housewives also recommend checking salads that have been in the refrigerator since the holidays. It is enough to evaluate the color and consistency. They should not change. In addition, there should be no mucus or liquid on the surface.

Previously we wrote about which products should not be stored in the refrigerator.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor