Mayonnaise, though sturdy enough in the jar, becomes more delicate once mixed into a salad. Fresh vegetables like celery and onions can soften, weep moisture, and lose their pleasant crunch over time. Altogether, these ingredients make a nourishing dish, but also one that does not keep forever.
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Tuna salad ingredients arranged on a kitchen counter
Tuna salad ingredients arranged on a kitchen counter
The Science Behind Food Spoilage
Food spoilage happens because bacteria, yeasts, and molds grow wherever they find moisture and nourishment, and tuna salad gives them both.
