GROUP 1

TLE COOKERY 9 QUARTER 2

MODULE 1: PREPARE
SALAD AND DRESSING
LO 1: PREFORM MISE
EN PLACE
SALAD
HEALTHY FOOD
IMPORTANCE OF
SALAD

TO LOWER YOUR BLOOD

SUGAR, REGULATE
CHOLESTEROL LEVELS,
AND HELP YOU LOSE
WEIGHT.
DEFINITION OF A SALAD

A salad is a dish consisting of mixed

ingredients, frequently vegetables. They are
typically served chilled or at room
temperature, though some can be served
warm. Condiments and salad dressings,
which exist in a variety of flavors, are often
used to enhance a salad.
 GARDEN SALAD
INGREDIENTS
SALAD:
• 1 small head iceberg lettuce or other lettuce or leafy greens , chopped into big
bite size pieces (5 to 6 big handfuls)
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (~125g/4oz), or 2 tomatoes cut into
wedges or chunks
• 1 cucumber , sliced (medium Lebanese / Persian cucumber, or 1/2 long
Telegraph/English cucumber)
• 1 carrot , peeled and grated using a box grater
• 1 tsp parsley or chives , very finely chopped (if you’re feeling fancy!)
DRESSING:
• 1 tbsp cider vinegar (or any vinegar or lemon juice) (Note 1)
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or other neutral oil)
• 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard (or other non spicy smooth mustard)
• 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt (or 1/4 tsp table salt)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
 GARDEN SALAD
PROCEDURE
• Dressing: Shake Dressing in a jar. Taste and
adjust – more oil for creamier/less tang,
vinegar for more tang, sugar if you want
touch of sweet.
• Toss: Place all Salad ingredients in a big
bowl. Pour over Dressing. Toss well.
• Serve: Transfer to serving bowl and serve
immediately!
THANK YOU
SALAD