green salads

What Is The Foundation Of A Salad?

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What Is The Foundation Of A Salad? Base: usually a layer of salad greens that line the plate or bowl in which the salad will be served. Body: consists of the main ingredients. Garnish: enhances the appearance while also complementing the overall taste; must be edible. Salad dressings: are liquids or semi-liquids used to flavor

What Will Cause A Salad To Wilt And Turn Into A Squishy And Sometimes Flattened Dish?

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What Will Cause A Salad To Wilt And Turn Into A Squishy And Sometimes Flattened Dish? In his book, How to Cook Everything Vegetarian, Mark Bittman explains some of the science behind wilting greens. According to him, crisp fresh greens go all limp because of salt in the salad dressing. The salt draws moisture out