Classification of Salads Flashcards
it contains light ingredients and stimulates the appetite. which is its purpose as the first course of the meal.
As an appetizer
it is considered as side dish and comes with the entreè.
As side dish
are usually heavy as they are meant to satisfy the appetite.
As main dish
to balance the tastes of the preceding courses.
As dessert
Classification of salad according to use
- As an appetizer
- As side dish
- As main dish
- As dessert
“green salad or tossed salad”. The name comes from the fact that the salad appears to be completely green, as majority of ingredients used are leafy veggies.
Garden salad
The garden salad can be divided into two parts:
(1) the base (2) the dressing
this involves carrots, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes and radishes.
Vegetables salad
means “to stay together”. This salad is made of simple bases, but the dressing used is thick and binding.
Bound salad
also known as “entree salad”. It is mostly non-vegetarian and contain chicken pieces and seafood such as shrimps or prawns.
Dinner salad
it is very sweet in taste and can be made from fresh or canned fruit.
Fruit salad
mostly employs jellies, whipped cream, wafers, and some fruits as their major ingredients.
Dessert salad
composed of chopped chicken with mayonnaise or salad dressing.
Chicken salad
consisting primarily and minimally of sherred, raw, white cabbage.
Coleslaw
involving a high-protein or high-carbohydrate food mixed with seasonings in the form of spices or herbs.
Egg salad
