1. Types or classification
Salads

2. Salads
Consist of an array of ingredients, often combined with a dressing and eating hot or cold
Salads are a versatile menu item that can be served as an entree, main course or dessert, or as an accompaniment to other dishes
Increasing in popularity in hospitality establishments due to an increasing trend for healthier lifestyles

3. Classification
Simple Salads
Composed Salads

4. Simple Salads
Consists of One ingredient which is usually a vegetable, a dressing and usually served as an accompaniment

5. Bean Salad
Simple Salads

6. Tomato salad
Simple Salads

7. Garden Salad
Simple Salads

8. Composed Salads Also called compound salads or mixed salads.
Made from a variety of ingredients and mixed with a dressing.

9. Waldorf Salad
Composed Salads

10. Nicoise Salad
Composed Salads

11. Caesar Salad
Composed Salads

12. Traditional Salads Caesar Salad Nicoise Salad Waldorf Salad
Salad Russe
Caprese Salad

13. Vegetable Salads
Only vegetable ingredients used and served with a dressing
E.g. Coleslaw or 3 Bean Salad

14. Fruit Salads
May consist of one type of fruit, or a mixture of seasonal fruit.
Can be served with yoghurt, sweetened ricotta or ice cream.

15. Warm/Cold Salads Most salads are served cold.
Warm salads have the addition of warm ingredients.
E.g. Warm potato salad or Char grilled lamb salad.

16. Modern Salads
Are based on flavour combinations of traditional salads, with modified ingredients.
Served stacked high on flat plates rather than in bowls.

17. Ethnic/Cultural Salads
Originate from other countries
Are well known around the world
E.g. Thai Beef Salad & Tabbouleh