Salad PreparationSalad Preparation

AppetizerAppetizer

AppetizerAppetizer

Served at the beginning of the mealServed at the beginning of the meal For a starter to stimulate the appetiteFor a starter to stimulate the appetite Make it with crisp greens, fruit or raw Make it with crisp greens, fruit or raw

vegetablesvegetables Nutrients: vitamins, mineralsNutrients: vitamins, minerals Keep the servings smallKeep the servings small

AccompanimentAccompaniment

Accompaniment Accompaniment

1.1. Served with main the course of the meal Served with main the course of the meal either on dinner or salad plate. either on dinner or salad plate.

2.2. This salad should contrast pleasantly This salad should contrast pleasantly with the rest of the meal in color, flavor, with the rest of the meal in color, flavor, and texture. and texture.

3.3. Use crisp greens, fruits, vegetables, Use crisp greens, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, pasta, and rice. potatoes, pasta, and rice.

Nutrients: vitamins, minerals, carbohydratesNutrients: vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates

Main DishMain Dish

Main DishMain Dish

• Must be substantial and satisfying Must be substantial and satisfying

• Make it with PROTEIN (meat, fish, Make it with PROTEIN (meat, fish, eggs, or poultry)eggs, or poultry)

• This is served in meal-sized portions This is served in meal-sized portions and often served hotand often served hot

• Nutrients: vitamins, minerals, proteinNutrients: vitamins, minerals, protein

DessertDessert

DessertDessert

• This may be a sweetened or frozen This may be a sweetened or frozen salad made of fruit gelatin or fruit salad made of fruit gelatin or fruit mixture. mixture.

• Whipped cream is usually added to the Whipped cream is usually added to the dressing. dressing.

• This salad furnishes the meal with a This salad furnishes the meal with a color, flavor and texture treatcolor, flavor and texture treat

• Nutrients: vitamins, mineralsNutrients: vitamins, minerals