Salads and Salad Dressing

1. A salad is a mixture of one or more ingredients usually served with a _______.

• Sauce

• Dressing

• Toppings

• Spice

Which of the following best defines a salad dressing?

• A. A sweet sauce used for desserts

• B. A mixture added to soups for flavor

• C. A sauce that complements salads

• D. A type of salad made from fruits

Which ingredient serves as the base of most salads?

• Lettuce or Green

• Carrots

• Potatoes

• Fruits

What is the main purpose of salad dressing?

• A. To preserve the salad
  

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  B. To add flavor and moisture
  

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  C. To make the salad heavy
  

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  D. To cook the vegetables

A main course salad should be:

• A. Served after dessert
  

• B. Light and small in portion
  

• C. Substantial enough to replace a main dish
  

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  D. Served only with fruits

The best greens for a salad should be _______.

• A. wilted
  

• B. crisp and cold
  

• C. hot and soft
  

• D. dry and brown

What is the ratio of oil to vinegar in a basic vinaigrette dressing?

• A. 1 part oil to 1 part vinegar
  

• B. 2 parts oil to 1 part vinegar
  

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  C. 1 part oil to 2 parts vinegar

• D. 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar

The proper order of salad components is:

• A. Base → Body → Garnish → Dressing
  

• B. Dressing → Garnish → Body → Base
  

• C. Garnish → Body → Base → Dressing
  

• D. Body → Base → Dressing → Garnish

Why should salad greens be dried before adding dressing?

• A. To make them soft

• B. To keep the dressing from clinging

• C. To help dressing adhere and not become watery

• D. To make it more colorful

Which salad dressing is thick, creamy, and made with egg yolks and oil?

• A. French dressing

• B. Mayonnaise

• C. Italian dressing

• D. Vinaigrette