Garde Manger

Salads

Green Salads

• Mild greens– Green leaf– Red leaf– Romaine– Iceburg

• Spicy greens– Mizuna– Curley cress

Green Salads

• Spicy greens– Tat soi– Mustard greens– Watercress

• Bitter greens– Escrole– Frisse– Arugla

Green Salads

• Bitter 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