perform mise en place

salad are usually sweet and may contain items such as fruits, sweetened gelatin, nuts and cream.

are salads whose main ingredients are vegetables other than lettuce or other leafy greens.

should be large enough to serve as a full meal and should contain a substantial portion of protein.

are mixture of foods that are held together or bound with a dressing usually a thick dressing like mayonnaise.

must be fresh, clean, crisp and cold and well drained. Moisture and air are necessary to keep greens crisp.

these salads must be very light without filling. Rich, heavy dressings such as sour cream and mayonnaise should be avoided.

most ____ products are made with sweetened prepared mixes with artificial color and flavor

It must balance and harmonize with the rest of the meal, like any other side dish.

It stimulate appetite which has fresh, crisp ingredients; tangy flavorful dressing; and attractive, appetizing appearance.

– made by arranging two or more elements attractively on a plate

contain fruits as their main ingredients, like appetizer salads or dessert salads.

Heavier salads such as macaroni or high protein salads containing seafood, cheese are less appropriate, unless the main course is light.