Salad Supreme Salad, Salad, Salad

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

Salad Supreme Nutrients in Salads Carbohydrates –Pasta, Potatoes (fiber) Protein –Meat, cheese, eggs Vitamins & Minerals –Fruits & vegetables (fiber) Fats –Dressings

Salad Supreme Appetizer Salads –Served at Beginning of Meal –Stimulates Appetite –Made with: Crisp Greens Raw Fruits & Vegetables –Keep it Small

Salad Supreme 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

Salad Supreme 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

Salad Supreme 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

Salad Supreme Dressing Classifications Mayonnaise based –Potato Salad –Creamy Dressings like Ranch Vinaigrette –3 oils to 1 vinegar –Balsamic, Raspberry, Oriental

Salad Supreme 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

Salad Supreme 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

Salad Supreme 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

Salad Supreme 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

Salad Supreme 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

Salad Supreme Salad Dressings Mayonnaise Vinaigrette –Ratio is 3 parts oil –To 1 part vinegar