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a menu is always incomplete w/o the inclusion of salad
king of the dishes
salad have been part of human meal plan for years, dating back the times of roman civilization.
salad can be also served as side dish, main course, plate cleansers/desserts.
salad are most popular today as healthy diet.
the constituents of salad, such as dressing, seasoning, and presentation differ from region to region.
preparing salad
entree
main dish of a meal
dessert
sweet food eaten after the main part of a meal
appetizer
food/drink stimulates the appetite and usually served before a meal
as an appetizer
it contains light recipe/ingredients and stimulates the appetite
as side dish
: to accompany the main course
as dessert
it balance the taste of preceding course
appetizer salad
this salad serves as an appetizer before the main course of a meal
main course salad
this salad gains an important purpose on the menu
salad bars
hese have become fixture in american casual dining and fastfood restaurants also called buffets
garnishes
the add a bright touch of colors and texture for added appeal
garden salad
used leafy veggies
vegetable salad
it is largely vegan
bound salad
the dressing used is thick and binding like mayo
dinner salad
entrèe salad" mostly non-vegetarian contain chicken, seafood
fruit salad
very sweet in taste made from fresh/canned fruits
dessert salad
it is a sweet salad
chicken salad
composed primarily of chopped chicken meat and a fat based binder like mayonnaise
good for your eyesight and acne
vitamin a
good for your brain
vitamin b
Vitamin C may boost immunity by helping white blood cells function more effectively, strengthening your skin’s defense system, and helping wounds heal faster.
c
Beta carotene may also help boost your skin’s health. Again, this is likely due to its antioxidant effects.
beta carotene
is good for your bone and teeth
calcium
red blood cell formation
folate
some types of fiber can help you lose weight
fiber
ellagic acid lowering cholesterol
phytp
salad dressing
should enhance the flavor of the salad.
vinaigrette
also known as french dressing traditional vinaigrette is a combination of vinegar, oil, and seasoning.
emulsified dressing
when simple vinaigrette is shaken or whipped the oil and vinegar mixed together in microscopic droplets creating an emulsion
mayonnaise
it is a cold sauce that is an emulsion of oil and vinegar stabilized with egg yolk and mustard
composed salad
when salad ingredients are assembled in a particular arrangement, the finished salad is called
base
t gives definition to salads placement on the plate platter
body
t is the main ingredient of the salad, this should be the focal point of the presentation as it sets on the top of the base
dressing
t is used to enhance the flavor, toasted with the body of the salad or served on the side
garnish
it add texture, color, and form to the salad
color
nclude ingredients of different colors for eye appeal, different nutrients, and other healthful components
flavor
alance strong & mild flavors
texture
balance soft with crisp ingredients, juicy with crunchy, fibrous with smooth
shape
cut ingredients in different shapes, such as cubes, julienne(matchstick shape), slices, shedded bits and wedges
lettuce and green leaved plants
often the most common variety of lettuce that people use to make a salad quickly is the iceberg variety
fruit & vegetables
instead of sticking with the more traditional fruits and vegetables in your salad, why not try to be more adventurous
berries, apples, pears, iceberg lettuce, romaine, boston lettuce/bibb lettuce, leaf lettuce, spinach, raw vegetables, blanced vegetables, marinated and picked vegetables
common frut and vege
meat & fish
lthough most people commonly think that a good salad should solely consist of just vegetables this is not a case. some of the world's best known salad, such as caesar have chicken, meat or fish in them.
oil
t makes up the bulk of most salad dressings so good quality oil is essential for making a good vinaigrette, mayonnaise or dressing
vinegars
the name vinaigrette derived from vinegar which gives this cold sauce it most pronounced flavor - originally made from fermented barley juice, wine, apple cider
mustard
it adds a sharp flavor which helps counter the richness of the oil in vinaigrette
