How Long Does Bean Salad Last in the Fridge?

BEAN SALAD - HOMEMADE OR STORE-PREPARED

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3-5 days

 

Shelf Life Tips

  • How long does bean salad last in the fridge? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - refrigerate bean salad within two hours of preparing or purchasing.
  • To maximize the shelf life of bean salad for safety and quality, refrigerate the bean salad in airtight containers.
  • Properly stored, bean salad will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
  • How long can bean salad be left at room temperature? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; bean salad should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
  • How to tell if bean salad is bad? If bean salad develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold appears, it should be discarded; do not taste first.

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