ProStart Year 1 ProStart Year 1 Chapter 9Chapter 9

Salads and GarnishesSalads and Garnishes

A generation or two ago, most Americans A generation or two ago, most Americans never ate raw vegetables.never ate raw vegetables.

Salads of all varieties now appear at Salads of all varieties now appear at many tables.many tables.

Salads have become a meal in Salads have become a meal in themselves.themselves.

What are the Four Parts of a What are the Four Parts of a Salad? Salad? What are their Purposes?What are their Purposes?

1.1. Base or UnderlinerBase or Underliner

*Purpose- Leafy greens that are the foundation of *Purpose- Leafy greens that are the foundation of the saladthe salad

2.2. BodyBody

*Purpose- Main ingredient of the salad*Purpose- Main ingredient of the salad

3.3. GarnishGarnish

*Purpose- Adds Color and appeal to the salad*Purpose- Adds Color and appeal to the salad

4.4. DressingDressing

*Purpose- Enhances flavor and add tartness and *Purpose- Enhances flavor and add tartness and moistnessmoistness

What are the Five Types of Salads What are the Five Types of Salads and an example of each?and an example of each?

1.1. Appetizer SaladAppetizer SaladExample- Shrimp CocktailExample- Shrimp Cocktail

2.2. Accompaniment SaladAccompaniment SaladExample- Coleslaw, macaroni saladExample- Coleslaw, macaroni salad

3.3. Main-course SaladMain-course SaladExample- Chef’s Salad, seafood salad with Example- Chef’s Salad, seafood salad with accompanimentsaccompaniments

4.4. Separate-Course SaladSeparate-Course SaladExample- Bibb lettuce lightly dressed with raspberry Example- Bibb lettuce lightly dressed with raspberry vinaigrettevinaigrette

5.5. Dessert SaladDessert Salad Example- Gelatin Salad with fruit, marshmallows,Example- Gelatin Salad with fruit, marshmallows, nuts, and whipped cream.nuts, and whipped cream.

What Are Some of Your What Are Some of Your Favorite Dips and Favorite Dips and

Condiments?Condiments?

About Herbs and SpicesAbout Herbs and Spices

Nearly any herb or spice can be used in Nearly any herb or spice can be used in a dressing.a dressing.

Dried herbs and spices need time to Dried herbs and spices need time to release flavors.release flavors.

Prepare most dressing 2 to 3 hours Prepare most dressing 2 to 3 hours before serving.before serving.

Appropriate Toppings for Appropriate Toppings for Thick SoupsThick Soups

Fresh herbs (parsley, chives) choppedFresh herbs (parsley, chives) chopped Slices of almonds, toastedSlices of almonds, toasted Grated cheeseGrated cheese Sieved egg yolksSieved egg yolks Chopped or diced egg whitesChopped or diced egg whites CroutonsCroutons Grated parmesan cheeseGrated parmesan cheese Crumbled baconCrumbled bacon PaprikaPaprika Sour Cream or Whipped creamSour Cream or Whipped cream Can you think of any others?Can you think of any others?

Some Raw Vegetables or Some Raw Vegetables or Fruits that are Suitable for Fruits that are Suitable for a Sandwich Garnish (with a Sandwich Garnish (with

Dip)Dip)-Oranges-Oranges -Celery-Celery -Radishes-Radishes

-Melon-Melon -Cauliflower-Cauliflower -Zucchini-Zucchini

-Carrots-Carrots -Broccoli-Broccoli -(and other -(and other Crudites) Crudites)

Guidelines for GarnishingGuidelines for Garnishing

Should be appropriate to food item.Should be appropriate to food item. Flavor and texture should complement, Flavor and texture should complement,

not overpower, flavor of the main food not overpower, flavor of the main food item.item.

Keep it Simple!Keep it Simple!