The Salad Can Be Left Out
If your salad does not contain dairy products like cheese or mayonnaise-based dressings, it can be left outside the fridge for an extended period. However, avoiding leaving it out for too long is advisable to prevent spoilage. You should also add dressing to your salad before consuming it. If you bring a salad to work and the fridge is unavailable, you can safely drink it at room temperature. However, salads with mayonnaise-based dressings should not be left out of the refrigerator for prolonged periods, as they can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria. Therefore, storing salads with dairy or mayonnaise-based dressings in the fridge is always better to keep them fresh and safe.