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Vegetable salad should be prepared before fruit salad.
Vegetable salad should be prepared before fruit salad.
True
Too much gelatin in a salad makes it soft and pliable.
Too much gelatin in a salad makes it soft and pliable.
False
Canned fruits do not need to be drained before adding them to gelatin salads.
Canned fruits do not need to be drained before adding them to gelatin salads.
False
Raw pineapple and papaya can be safely added to gelatin salads.
Raw pineapple and papaya can be safely added to gelatin salads.
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Adding crushed ice to gelatin can help it set faster.
Adding crushed ice to gelatin can help it set faster.
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Vegetables should be cut as far in advance of serving as possible to enhance eye appeal.
Vegetables should be cut as far in advance of serving as possible to enhance eye appeal.
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Marinated salads should be plated shortly before serving to prevent wilting of the lettuce base.
Marinated salads should be plated shortly before serving to prevent wilting of the lettuce base.
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Legumes can be soaked in marinade for as long as desired without affecting their texture.
Legumes can be soaked in marinade for as long as desired without affecting their texture.
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It is recommended to chop potatoes before cooking them for salads to preserve nutrients.
It is recommended to chop potatoes before cooking them for salads to preserve nutrients.
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Fruits in salads should always be arranged with less attractive pieces on top.
Fruits in salads should always be arranged with less attractive pieces on top.
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Thick dressings for bound salads should be folded in gently to prevent crushing the main ingredients.
Thick dressings for bound salads should be folded in gently to prevent crushing the main ingredients.
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Fruit salads typically include only one type of fruit for consistency.
Fruit salads typically include only one type of fruit for consistency.
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Cooked ingredients for bound salads must remain warm before mixing with mayonnaise.
Cooked ingredients for bound salads must remain warm before mixing with mayonnaise.
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Study Notes
Vegetable, Legume, Grain and Pasta Salads
- Cut vegetables close to serving time to prevent drying
- Cook vegetables to a firm, crisp texture
- Drain and chill cooked vegetables thoroughly
- Cook starches, pastas, and legumes until tender, but not overcooked
- Marinate vegetables in a seasoned liquid before making the salad
- Do not plate marinated salads too far ahead of time as the lettuce may wilt
- Marinate grains and pastas for a short time, as they may absorb too much liquid and become soft
- Do not let legumes stand in a marinade for too long as the acid toughens the beans
Bound Salads
- Cool cooked ingredients thoroughly before mixing with mayonnaise
- Keep bound salads chilled
- Use leftover chicken or fish that has been handled according to food safety standards
- Cook potatoes whole before peeling for salads to preserve nutrients
- Combine crisp vegetables like celery, peppers, carrots, pickles, onions, and water chestnuts
- Marinate some ingredients in vinaigrette before mixing with mayonnaise
- Fold in thick dressings gently to avoid crushing ingredients
Fruit Salads
- Arrange, mix, or toss most fruits, except for firm apples in Waldorf salad
- Place broken or less attractive fruit pieces at the bottom of the salad, and arrange more attractive pieces on top
- Dip cut fruits that discolor in acid to prevent discoloration
- Prepare vegetable salads before preparing fruit salads
- Drain canned fruits well before mixing into the salad
- Dressings for fruit salads are typically sweet, with fruit juices used to add tartness
Composed Salads
- Prepare and season each ingredient separately
- Plate arrangements ahead of time and add delicate ingredients just before serving
- Contrast flavors and textures of ingredients
Gelatin Salads
- Use the correct proportion of gelatin and liquid, as too much will result in a stiff product and too little will result in a soft product
- Stir unflavored gelatin in cold liquid to avoid lumping, let it stand for 5 minutes to absorb water, and then dissolve in hot water
- Stir sweetened, flavored gelatin into boiling water as the sugar prevents lumping
- For faster setting, dissolve the gelatin in half the volume of liquid and use cold water for the remaining half
- Add crushed ice to the cold water for even faster setting
- Do not add raw pineapple or papaya to gelatin salads as the enzymes they contain will dissolve gelatin.
- Drain canned fruits and other juicy items well before adding to prevent the gelatin from watering down
- Loosen firm gelatin by running a pointed knife around the edge of the mold and dipping the mold in hot water for a few seconds
- Gently pull the gelatin away from the edge of the mold after moistening your fingers
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Test your knowledge on the correct methods for preparing vegetable, legume, grain, pasta, and bound salads. This quiz covers essential tips for cooking, marinating, and serving to ensure delicious and safe salads. Perfect for both amateur cooks and culinary students!
