A salad is a mix of various ingredients (cooked or raw) served cold. There are several ways to make a salad; thus, get creative with the following salad variety breakdowns:
Leafy Salad—R a w greens (such as lettuce) often combined with other vegetables and toppings and served especially with dressing.
Elements of a leafy salad include lettuce, fruit and/ or veggie, protein, crunch (nuts, bacon bits, croutons, etc.) with a dressing of your choice.
Fruit Salad—Various mixed fruits with toppings and dressing.
Elements of a fruit salad include a mix of three or more various fruits with a dressing of your choice.
May squeeze lemon/lime juice when using bananas, this will help prevent browning.
Pasta Salad—Small pieces (i.e., pasta, meat, fruit or vegetables) usually mixed with a dressing.
Elements of a pasta salad include pasta, fruit and/ or veggie, diary with a dressing of your choice.
May pair a lean protein with any of your salads. Get inspired by our salad recipes and start building your (BYO) salad tonight.
A salad bar is an excellent way for everyone to join in and build their own (BYO) salad. However, it’s essential to follow all food safety precautions before laying out your salad bar. Learn more below:
• Clean and sanitize all surfaces, prep utensils and containers before and after each service. Plus, wash all fresh produce.
• Separate all ingredients into different containers, and each container should have its own serving utensil(s).
• Cook eggs, meat (cook to correct temp), and pasta before chilling and serving in the salad bar.
• Chill—Salad bar items must be kept at a temperature below 41 degrees Fahrenheit—may place ingredients over ice to help keep at the correct temperature.
Toss it up this week and create a “build your own salad” night. It’s a great way to teach your kids about healthy eating and reinforce how yummy veggies can be. Plus, the more you engage your kids in the kitchen, the more they will expand their taste buds.
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