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Presentation can make all the difference when it comes
to salad. Try these unique, eye-catching ideas when
preparing your next salad.
Salad
Sculpture
Impress
your guests and family members with this edible salad
sculpture. Choose a variety of delicate leafy greens and
large tomatoes, chopped into chunks. Add shavings of
fresh parmesan or any other hard cheese to the mix.
Stack the salad high on a large plate, placing a sprig
of arugula on the top, and drizzle with your favorite
vinaigrette.
Dessert
Salad
Artfully arrange fresh spinach, sliced avocado, red and
yellow tomatoes and chunks of tuna fish in a fancy
dessert dish set atop a glass plate. When a salad is
presented as if it were a dessert, your guests will feel
like they are indulging in a very special treat!
Cascading Greens
When
you prepare your next salad, think more than just
lettuce and tomato! Start with a square white bowl and
matching plate for a modern touch. Add just about any
raw vegetable you may have in your refrigerator,
including broccoli, radishes, hot peppers, sugar snap
peas, sprouts, even apples. Fill the bowl so the greens
cascade over the edges, and sprinkle some delicate
greens on the plate for garnish.
Chef
Salad Wrap
Enjoy
the crunch and flavor of a chef salad and the
convenience of a sandwich, all in one. Instead of
tossing the ingredients in a salad bowl, just prepare
them and layer all items on flat bread or a flour
tortilla. Simply roll it up and slice in half to see its
beauty!
Sectional Salad
In the
culinary world, presentation is as important as taste.
Slice and chop all your favorite salad ingredients.
Choose a large decorative bowl and place prepared items
atop greens in separate groupings as opposed to tossing
all the items together. Add an artistic touch by
garnishing with long, fresh chives.
Written
by Terry Cylkowski
Printed April 2008
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