Salad Preparation Quiz

What could be done to avoid damaging delicate fruits in salad?

• Fold in thick dressings gently.

• Drain the fruits in salad spinner.

• Use tongs in transferring salads.

• Use blunt knifes for cutting ingredients.

What factor accentuates the appearance of the salad?

• Proper Food Combinations

• Foods should be recognizable

• Contrast and Harmony of colors

• Keep foods properly chilled but not ice-cold

This factor tells us to cut ingredients big enough to see which is usually bite size.

• Proper Food Combinations

• Foods should be recognizable

• Contrast and Harmony of colors

• Keep foods properly chilled but not ice-cold

This factor tells us that water or excess juices will weaken dressings and will make your salad look messy.

• Flavorful

• Do not overcook food

• Keep it clean and crispy

• Drain all the ingredients well

This factor says that salad should be attractive, appetizing, creatively presented.

• Keep it clean and crispy

• Flavorful

• Eye appeal

• Simplicity

Which of these statements best describes the flavorful factor?

• Drain well and removing the green from the water to allow the dirt to settle to the bottom of the container.

• Taste of the food that you are using as a base should be identifiable when you taste the salad.

• Tempting and stimulating if prepared and presented properly.

• Choose combination of ingredients carefully.

Which of the following describes the meaning of balance in food?

• These are properties of food that are sensed by touch in the mouth and with the hands.

• This states that we should select foods and garnishes that offer variety and contrast.

• Two or more colors on a plate are usually more interesting than one.

• This creates the illusion of more food.

Which of the following describes the meaning of texture in food?

• These are properties of food that are sensed by touch in the mouth and with the hands.

• This states that we should select foods and garnishes that offer variety and contrast.

• Two or more colors on a plate are usually more interesting than one.

• This creates the illusion of more food.

Raymond puts variety of ingredients with different colors that looks nice all together.

• Contrast and Harmony of Colors

• Keep it clean and crispy

• Do not overcook food

• Quality of ingredients

Dina wants to retain the vitamins and minerals of the food she's going to serve.

• Drain all the ingredients well

• Keep it clean and crispy

• Do not overcook food

• Quality of ingredients