Chicken salad keeps about 3–4 days in the fridge at 40°F (4°C) or below, counting from the day you bought it.
| Situation | Keeps for |
|---|---|
| Unopened · fridge | 3–4 days |
| Freezer | Not recommended |
About 3–4 days at 40°F (4°C) or below, according to USDA FoodKeeper v128. That window runs from the day you bought it — FoodKeeper publishes no separate after-opening figure for this one.
Yes — keep Chicken salad at 40°F (4°C) or below. Refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Look for: A slimy film or tacky surface; Sour, off, or fermented smell; Mould or discoloration; Liquid pooling in the container. Never taste something to test it — when in doubt, throw it out.
USDA FoodKeeper v128 does not recommend freezing Chicken salad — it survives but the texture or quality suffers badly.