3. Dressing for Salads
(Unopened) Expires in: 1-2 years
Cost on average: $3–$8*
A secret dressing disaster waiting to happen may be that bottle of salad dressing stashed in the back of your refrigerator. While it’s easy to overlook, salad dressings have a limited shelf life, particularly those with creamy bases or dairy constituents.
·The Image Party/Shutterstock Salad Dressing
They may develop bacteria and lose their fresh flavor after the expiration date, making your nutritious salad an unappealing mishap. Generally speaking, dressings should be thrown out after six to nine months. So, take a close look at that bottle before you dress your greens. A salad’s crispiness can be enhanced or diminished by a well-chosen dressing.
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