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Salad Supreme
Why eat Salad?• Easy to make!• They add freshness, color, and texture to meals• Fruits and Veggies provide a Good Source of
Vitamins & Minerals• Provides roughage (fiber) which aids in good
digestion and elimination of waste products
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Nutrients in Salads
• Carbohydrates– Pasta, Potatoes (fiber)
• Protein– Meat, cheese, eggs
• Vitamins & Minerals– Fruits & vegetables (fiber)
• Fats– Dressings
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Appetizer Salads
– Served at Beginning of Meal– Stimulates Appetite– Made with:
• Crisp Greens• Raw Fruits & Vegetables
– Keep it Small
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Accompaniment Salads
– Served with main course of meal either on dinner or salad plate
• Potato Salad• Macaroni Salad• Pasta Salad, etc.
– Should add color, flavor, and texture to meal
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Main Dish Salads
– Larger than an appetizer salad and usually contains a protein
– Includes the following:• Meat, Fish, or Poultry• Eggs• Vegetables/Fruit• Cheese
– Served in meal size portions and often served hot
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Dessert Salads
• Dessert– May be sweetened, molded or
frozen – Made of fruit gelatin or fruit
mixture– Whipped cream is usually the
base for the dressing
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Dressing Classifications
• Mayonnaise based– Potato Salad– Creamy Dressings like Ranch
• Vinaigrette– 3 oils to 1 vinegar– Balsamic, Raspberry, Oriental
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Types of Lettuce– Romaine
• Tall & Cylindrical• Crisp, Folded, Dark-Green
Leaves
– Leaf• Broad, smooth leaves that vary in
color depending on variety• Most common home garden
variety• Very Delicate
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Types of Lettuce
– Iceberg• Most used• Large, round, & solid • Medium green leaves
– Butterhead• Smaller head• Slightly flat on top • Soft & tender leaves that feel oily
or buttery
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Care for Salad Greens
• Wash– Place in ice water a few hours
before serving to crisp
• Drain & Dry thoroughly before serving
• Store in an air tight container
• Never Freeze
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Lettuce Tips
• Leaves of Iceberg & Romaine should be crisp
• Others should have a softer texture but not be wilted
• Look for bright color
• All salad greens should look fresh & crisp
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Salad Making Principles
• Handle greens as little as possible
• Break or tear into bite-size pieces
• Avoid too much dressing & dress right before serving
• Place on a Chilled Plate & Serve Immediately
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