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What is a salad typically composed of?
What is a salad typically composed of?
Salad plants or greens, alone or in combinations with other food, plus a dressing
What is the purpose of an appetizer salad?
What is the purpose of an appetizer salad?
To whet rather than satisfy the appetite
What type of salad is typically served as a main dish?
What type of salad is typically served as a main dish?
Heavy salads
What is a characteristic of a salad dressing?
What is a characteristic of a salad dressing?
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What is the primary ingredient in a fruit salad?
What is the primary ingredient in a fruit salad?
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What is the purpose of a salad served as an accessory to the main dish?
What is the purpose of a salad served as an accessory to the main dish?
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What are high protein salads usually composed of?
What are high protein salads usually composed of?
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What is the importance of quality in salad preparation?
What is the importance of quality in salad preparation?
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What is the principle of simplicity in salad preparation?
What is the principle of simplicity in salad preparation?
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Why is it important to consider contrast in salad preparation?
Why is it important to consider contrast in salad preparation?
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What is the importance of keeping foods properly chilled in salad preparation?
What is the importance of keeping foods properly chilled in salad preparation?
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Why is it important to drain ingredients well in salad preparation?
Why is it important to drain ingredients well in salad preparation?
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Study Notes
Salads and Dressing
- Salads are dishes made of salad plants or greens, alone or in combinations with other food, plus a dressing.
Classification of Salads
- Salads can be classified into four categories according to their use:
- As an appetizer: light and intended to whet the appetite
- As an accessory to the main dish: complements the main dish or entrée
- As a main dish: substantial and heavy
- As a dessert: fruit salads or fruit gelatins
Types of Salads
- According to ingredients:
- Fruit salads: contain one or more fruits plus dressing
- Vegetable salads: can be made with almost all vegetables
- High protein salads: combination of vegetables with protein foods like shrimps, fish, meat, cheese, or egg
Parts of a Plated Salad
- Base: underliner like bed of lettuce leaves
- Body: main part of the salad
- Garnish: edible decorative item added to salad
Important Factors to Consider in Salad Preparation
- Quality of ingredients: freshness of ingredients is crucial
- Eye appeal: salad should be attractive, appetizing, and tasteful in appearance
- Simplicity: basis of real beauty in salad, don't overdo it
- Neatness: keep salad neatly placed inside the rim of plate
- Contrast of harmony: contrast in color for garnishing can accentuate the appearance of the salad
- Proper food combinations: choose combinations with care
- Foods should be identifiable: taste of the food should be identifiable when tasting the salad
- Keep foods properly chilled: not ice-cold, like fine wine
- Serve hot foods hot; cold foods cold
- Keep it clean and crispy: wash greens properly
- Flavorful: tempting to the palate, particularly for appetizer salads
- Food should be properly drained: water or excess juices will weaken dressings
- Do not overcook food: destroys color, vitamins, and minerals
Guidelines for Arranging Salad
- Keep the salad off the rim of plate
- Strive for a good balance of colors
- Apply height in arranging ingredients
- Cut ingredients neatly
- Make every ingredient identifiable
- Keep it simple
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Test your knowledge of culinary terms related to salads and dressings, including their composition, classification, and uses. From appetizers to emulsions, this quiz covers the basics of salad preparation and presentation.
