Salad Purposes & Service
This is the primary purpose of serving a salad.
What is "to add color and texture to a meal."
This salad type is held together with a thick dressing like mayonnaise.
What is a bound salad?
This is the foundation of the salad, usually consisting of salad greens.
What is the base?
This is the standard ratio of oil to vinegar used in a basic vinaigrette.
What is 3 to 1?
This is the term for an edible decoration added to a dish to enhance its appearance.
What is a garnish?
This type of salad is typically served after the main course.
What is a dessert salad?
This famous salad is a classic example of a "composed" salad.
What is a Cobb salad?
This part constitutes the main ingredients of the salad.
What is the body?
This is the primary purpose of adding a vinaigrette dressing to a salad.
What is to enhance flavors?
Aside from being edible, a garnish must always do this for the food it accompanies.
What is to "complement the flavor of the dish"?
This salad is usually served as a light meal or a luncheon dish.
What is a main-dish salad?
This technique involves placing ingredients in distinct levels, often in a clear glass bowl.
What is layering?
This part is added primarily to provide visual appeal to the dish.
What is the garnish?
This is the recommended temperature for serving and storing cold dips.
What is 41°F or below?
These are the two key characteristics that should guide the placement of a garnish.
What is "simple and functional"?
Served at the start of a meal, this salad is designed to stimulate the appetite.
What is an appetizer salad?
This ingredient make the salad stick together in a firm way and is the name of a whole type of salad, mostly for desserts. (Looking for ingredient name.)
What is gelatin?
This liquid or semi-liquid component adds both flavor and moisture.
What is the dressing?
This is the maximum amount of time a dip can be held at room temperature before it must be discarded.
What is 2 hours?
This is the primary reason chefs add garnishes to their plates.
What is "visual appeal"?
This category of salad is served on the side along with the main course.
What is an accompaniment salad?
This is the most common example of a salad where ingredients are mixed together before serving.
What is a tossed green salad?
This is the most important rule for every part of a salad, especially the garnish.
What is "it must be edible"?
While common in dressings, this is NOT a common base for a creamy dip.
What is vinegar?
While common for liquids, this is NOT a standard way to present a salad.
What is soup tureen?