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What is salad dressing used for?
What is salad dressing used for?
To enhance the flavour of a salad
What is the basic ratio of oil to vinegar in a vinaigrette?
What is the basic ratio of oil to vinegar in a vinaigrette?
What are the main ingredients in mayonnaise-based dressing?
What are the main ingredients in mayonnaise-based dressing?
Oil, vinegar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and seasonings
Vinaigrette is a thick dressing used primarily for salads.
Vinaigrette is a thick dressing used primarily for salads.
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Which oil has a distinctive fruity flavor?
Which oil has a distinctive fruity flavor?
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What type of vinegar is made from apples?
What type of vinegar is made from apples?
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Which type of vinegar is commonly used over red wine vinegar?
Which type of vinegar is commonly used over red wine vinegar?
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Match the following dressings with their descriptions:
Match the following dressings with their descriptions:
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Crisp head lettuce can withstand heavier dressings.
Crisp head lettuce can withstand heavier dressings.
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Study Notes
Salad Dressing
- Salad dressings enhance the flavour, moisture, and richness of salads.
- They can also be used for sandwiches and other recipes.
Types of Salad Dressings
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Vinaigrette:
- A combination of oil, vinegar, and seasoning.
- Unthickened.
- The ratio of oil to vinegar is 3 parts to 1 part.
- Also known as basic French dressing.
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Mayonnaise-Based Dressing:
- Thick and creamy.
- Made from oil, vinegar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and seasonings.
- The most important emulsified dressing.
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Emulsified French Dressing:
- Similar to basic French dressing but with added egg yolk.
- Emulsifier prevents oil and vinegar from separating.
- Other emulsifiers include gums, starches, and gelatin.
Common Ingredients in Salad Dressings
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Oil:
- Corn oil: Light golden color, very little taste.
- Soy bean oil, cotton seed oil, and safflower oil: Flavorless and bland.
- Olive oil: Distinctive fruity flavour and aroma, genuine colour.
- Walnut oil: Highly priced, distinctive flavour.
- Hazel nut oil: Sometimes used.
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Vinegar:
- Cider vinegar: Made from apples, brown in color, slightly sweet apple taste.
- White or distilled vinegar: Purified, neutral flavor.
- Wine vinegar: Red or white, wine flavor.
- Flavoured vinegars: Modified with garlic or tarragon.
- Specialty vinegars: Malt vinegar, sherry vinegar, raspberry vinegar.
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Seasonings and Flavorings:
- Herbs and spices.
- Mustard, catsup, Worcestershire sauce, and various cheeses.
Matching Dressings with Greens
- Rule: The more delicate the greens, the lighter the dressing.
- Vinaigrette-based dressings: Used with butterhead lettuces, mache, and other delicate greens.
- Mayonnaise-based dressings: Used with crisp head lettuces like iceberg and hardy lettuces like romaine.
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Discover the variety of salad dressings ranging from vinaigrettes to creamy mayonnaise-based options. This quiz will explore the ingredients and methods of preparation used to create these flavorful enhancements for salads and sandwiches. Test your knowledge of these culinary essentials!
