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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.

• 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