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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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Salad Dressings

• Mayonnaise

• Vinaigrette– Ratio is 3 parts oil– To 1 part vinegar