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Food safety experts agree: This is the maximum amount of time your leftover sides can sit on the counter
May 23rd, 2026 | Time to Read: 2-3 minutes
Read interviews with food safety experts to learn how long leftover side dishes can sit out unrefrigerated and still be safe to eat. The author also discusses that factors like high water content make a dish more susceptible to contamination, while high acidity—such as in store-bought mayonnaise or salsa—actually makes it more resistant.
