Salad dressing (vinaigrette,homemade) keeps about 2–3 weeks in the fridge at 40°F (4°C) or below, counting from the day you bought it.
That's the longest window published for Salad dressing (vinaigrette,homemade) — sealed in the fridge is its best case.
| Situation | Keeps for |
|---|---|
| Unopened · fridge | 2–3 weeks |
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About 2–3 weeks 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 Salad dressing (vinaigrette,homemade) at 40°F (4°C) or below. Refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Look for: Mould around the rim, cap, or surface; An off, fermented, or yeasty smell; Fizzing, bubbling, or a bulging lid; Separation or a colour change that won't stir back in. Those are the general signs for condiments & sauces — USDA FoodKeeper v128 publishes no spoilage note for Salad dressing (vinaigrette,homemade) specifically. Never taste something to test it — when in doubt, throw it out.