Garde Manger Salads
Green Salads Mild greens Spicy greens Green leaf Red leaf Romaine Iceburg Spicy greens Mizuna Curley cress
Green Salads Spicy greens Bitter greens Tat soi Mustard greens Watercress Bitter greens Escrole Frisse Arugla
Green Salads Bitter greens Prepared mixes of greens Watercress Mache Radicchio Belgian endive Prepared mixes of greens Mesclun mix Oriental mix Baby mix
Green Salads Herbs & Flowers Edible Micro Greens
Care of Salad Greens Wash thoroughly to remove dirt Dry greens completely Store in tubs & other containers Cover with damp towel Keep cooled Cut or tear into bite sized bites Eater friendly
Dressing Salad Coat lettuce evenly. Not excessively
Garnishing the Salad Pick a garnish that is in season & your desired presentation Tomato's, cucumbers, carrots, radishes, jicama, mushrooms, olives, peppers, and so forth Can be tossed in or on top Add crisp component Crackers or chips
Side Salad Vegetable salads Potato salads Pasta & grain salads Legume salads Fruit salads
Composed Salads Has a “main component” on greens, garnished & dressed Things to consider Elements that are combining Repetition of color & flavor Stand alone components Be attractive/pleasing to the eye
Warm Salads Salades Tiedes Toss salad ingredients in a warm dressing Chilled lettuce in a bed for a hot item