Types or classification Salads. Salads Consist of an array of ingredients, often combined with a dressing and eating hot or cold Salads are a versatile.

Types or classificationTypes or classificationSalads

SaladsSaladsConsist of an array of ingredients, often combined with a dressing and eating hot or cold

Salads are a versatile menu item that can be served as an entree, main course or dessert, or as an accompaniment to other dishes

Increasing in popularity in hospitality establishments due to an increasing trend for healthier lifestyles

ClassificationClassification

Simple Salads

Composed Salads

Simple Simple SaladsSalads

Consists of One ingredient which is usually a

vegetable, a dressing and usually served as an

accompaniment

Bean SaladBean SaladSimple Salads

Tomato saladTomato saladSimple Salads

Garden SaladGarden SaladSimple Salads

ComposeComposed Saladsd SaladsAlso called compound

salads or mixed salads.

Made from a variety of ingredients and mixed with

a dressing.

Waldorf SaladWaldorf SaladComposed Salads

Nicoise SaladNicoise SaladComposed Salads

Caesar SaladCaesar SaladComposed Salads

Traditional SaladsTraditional Salads

Caesar Salad

Nicoise Salad

Waldorf Salad

Salad Russe

Caprese Salad

Vegetable SaladsVegetable Salads

Only vegetable ingredients used and served with a dressing

E.g. Coleslaw or 3 Bean Salad

Fruit SaladsFruit Salads

May consist of one type of fruit, or a mixture of seasonal fruit.

Can be served with yoghurt, sweetened ricotta or ice cream.

Warm/Cold SaladsWarm/Cold Salads

Most salads are served cold.

Warm salads have the addition of warm ingredients.

E.g. Warm potato salad or Char grilled lamb salad.

Modern SaladsModern SaladsAre based on flavour combinations of traditional salads, with modified ingredients.

Served stacked high on flat plates rather than in bowls.

Ethnic/Cultural SaladsEthnic/Cultural Salads

Originate from other countries

Are well known around the world

E.g. Thai Beef Salad & Tabbouleh