MIDTERM - LESSON 4 Flashcards
comprise of leafy greens such as romaine, iceberg lettuce or kale often serve as a salad’s foundation.
BASE OR FOUNDATION
main ingredients of a salad .
BODY
It creates salad’s identity and often gives the salad its name.
BODY
contributes to a salad’s visual appeal and very often to its flavor.
GARNISH
sauce that compliments salad’s flavor and sometimes binds the salad ingredients together.
DRESSING
temporary emulsion, comprise of vinegar and oil. The mixture is temporary because oil and vinegar have a natural tendency to separate
VINAIGRETTES
permanent emulsion of creamy dressing
CREAM-STYLE OR FATTY
example of this salad dressing are as mayonnaise, yoghurt, cream and cheese base.
CREAM-STYLE OR FATTY
not emulsions or blended mixtures.
SIMPLE DRESSING
examples of this salad dressings are lemon juice, olive oil or flavored vinegar like balsamic and siders.
SIMPLE DRESSING
a mixture of two unmixable ingredients.
EMULSION
another method of thickening the sauces. It is made by mixing two or more liquid ingredients that normally do not combine, with the aid of an emulsifying agent.
EMULSIFICATION
last the shorter period of time, usually several minutes. Example: Vinaigrette
TEMPORARY
usually lasts several days or more. Example: Mayonnaise
PERMANENT
last shorter period of time than a permanent emulsion, usually several hours. Example: Hollandaise
SEMI-PERMANENT
or traditional greens can be used by themselves or combines with other greens.
MILD GREENS
classified as greens although they may be red, yellow, brown or white.
FLAVOR ADDING GREENS
a cabbage like plant with a slight bitter, red leaf; adds color and flavor to fresh salads.
RADICCHIO
a popular mix of baby leaves of lettuce and other more flavorful greens.
MESCLUN
add unusual flavors, dashes of bright color, and interesting textures to salads.
EDIBLE FLOWERS
leafy greens
GREEN SALADS
made from vegetables, potatoes, grains, pastas, legumes accompaniment to main course.
SIDE SALADS
made carefully arranging items on a plate rather than tossing them together.
COMPOSED SALADS
salads served as dessert are often sweet and usually contain fruits, nuts, and/or gelatin. Dressings for this salad may incorporate cream or liqueur.
DESSERT SALADS