How long would you keep this Caesar dressing?

My Caesar dressing contains the following: mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, fresh ground pepper.
How long do you think I should I keep it before I pitch it?
And why is it that bottled commercial dressings last months and homemade do not?
What do they have in theirs that we don't have in ours, and can't we put it in ours?

Best Answer

I make a nearly identical recipe for caesar dressing, and have safely used leftover dressing up to a week later. I can't vouch for any "technical" food spoilage rates, only that my friends, family, and I have never gotten sick from eating salad with dressing in this age range.

I can't speak to anything longer than that, as the dressing never seems to last that long!

As a closing note: if you are in doubt, don't eat it!

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Quick Answer about "How long would you keep this Caesar dressing?"

Caesar salad dressing that has been continuously refrigerated will generally stay at best quality for about 6 to 9 months.

How long can you keep homemade Caesar dressing in the fridge?

Store the dressing in the refrigerator -- at a temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit -- for as long as three days, according to the Canadian Partnership for Food Safety Education.

How do you know if Caesar dressing is expired?

How can you tell if Caesar salad dressing is bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and look at the Caesar salad dressing: if the salad dressing develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold appears, it should be discarded.

How long does dressed Caesar salad last in the fridge?

Salad Expiration DateRefrigeratorCaesar Salad (Undressed) lasts for3-5 DaysGreen Salad (Dressed) lasts for1-5 DaysEgg Salad lasts for3-5 DaysChicken Salad lasts for3-5 Days7 more rows•Apr 21, 2015

What happens if you eat expired Caesar dressing?

If you do happen to eat salad dressing that's gone bad, chances are you won't see too many side effects aside from an upset stomach and some nausea, which will typically pass pretty quickly.

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