Flavors and textures of all components should be (a)   or provide pleasing contrast.

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

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

Neat, accurate cutting of ingredients is important because the shapes of the vegetables add to (a)   .

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

Potatoes for salads should be cooked whole, then peeled and cut in order to preserve (a)   .

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

Arrangements maybe (a)   ahead of time only if the components will hold well. Add delicate items just before serving.

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