Food, Nutrition & Wellness ©2010Chapter 31: SaladsChapter SummariesSalads add nutrition and flavor to your eating plan. Ingredients come from all five food groups. For freshness and safety, keep perishable salads and salad ingredients chilled. Salads may have a base, a body, dressing, and a garnish. They may be tossed, mixed, or arranged. You can eat them as a meal or as snacks. Protein-rich ingredients can turn a salad into a main dish. Salad dressings add moisture, hold ingredients together, and enhance flavor. The types include oil-and-vinegar, mayonnaise-type, cooked, and others. Salad bars provide many options. Choose wisely for good nutrition. Content and Academic VocabularyContent Vocabulary salad greens crouton emulsion vinaigrette emulsifier Academic Vocabulary |  |
