1. Flavors and textures of all ___________ should provide pleasing contrast.

1. Cooked ingredients must be thoroughly __________ before being mixed with mayonnaise and the completed salad mixture must be kept chilled at all times.

Some fruit discolor when cut and should be dipped into an _______ such as tart fruit juice.

Neat, accurate cutting of ingredients is important because the shapes of the vegetables add to ____________.

Potatoes for salads should be cooked whole, then peeled and cut in order to preserve NUTRIENTS

Arrangements may be PLATED ahead of time only if the components will hold well. Add delicate items just before serving.

Broken or less attractive pieces of fruit should be placed on the TOP of the salad, with the more attractive pieces arranged on top.

To dissolve sweetened, flavored gelatin, stir it into boiling water. It will not LUMP because the gelatin granules are held apart by sugar granules.

Cooked vegetables should have a firm, SOFT texture, and good color.