Unlocking of Terms/Terminology
Dressing- refers to a flavorful liquid or semi-
liquid mixture that is added to the salad
ingredients to enhance their taste and provide
moisture.
Seasoning- refers to the addition of various
flavor-enhancing ingredients to improve the
taste of the salad.
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PREPARING VEGETABLE SALAD
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, 90% of the students
are expected to:
a. discuss the procedures in preparing
vegetable salad;
b. value the importance of following the
procedures in preparing vegetable salad;
c. prepare vegetable salad.
What is Vegetable
Salad
is a dish made primarily from various types of
fresh vegetables, which can be raw or cooked, and
are typically served cold. Vegetable salads can
come in a wide range of styles and variations, from
simple mixed green salads to more complex
creations with various ingredients, dressings, and
seasonings.
Ingredients in Preparing Vegetable Salad
Lettuce or Leafy Greens:
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Bell Peppers
Carrots
Red Onions
Ingredients in Preparing Vegetable Salad
Radishes
Celery
Avocado
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Corn
Ingredients in Preparing Vegetable Salad
Corn
Olives
Cilantro or Parsley
Nuts or Seeds
Cheese
Dried Fruits
Procedures in Preparing Vegetable Salad
1. Wash the Vegetables: Start by
thoroughly washing all your
vegetables. Use cold running water
to remove any dirt or contaminants.
If needed, use a vegetable brush for
items like carrots and potatoes.
Drain well.
Procedures in Preparing Vegetable Salad
2. Prepare the Vegetables:
Lettuce/Greens: Tear or chop the lettuce or
greens into bite-sized pieces. If using other leafy
greens like spinach or kale, remove tough
stems.
Tomatoes: Cut tomatoes into wedges, slices, or
cherry tomatoes in halves.
Procedures in Preparing Vegetable Salad
2. Prepare the Vegetables:
Cucumbers: Slice or dice cucumbers. You can
peel them or leave the skin on, depending on
your preference.
Bell Peppers: Remove the seeds and core, then
slice or dice the peppers.
Procedures in Preparing Vegetable Salad
2. Prepare the Vegetables:
Carrots: Grate or thinly slice the carrots.
Onions: Slice onions thinly or dice them for
a milder flavor.
Procedures in Preparing Vegetable Salad
2. Prepare the Vegetables:
Other Vegetables: Prepare any additional
vegetables you're using in a way that
complements the salad. For example, slice or
dice avocados, radishes, or any other choices.
Procedures in Preparing Vegetable Salad
2. Prepare the Vegetables:
Protein (Optional): If you're adding protein
like grilled chicken, tofu, or hard-boiled
eggs, prepare and cook them as needed.
Slice or cube the protein into bite-sized
pieces.
Procedures in Preparing Vegetable Salad
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large
salad bowl, combine the
prepared vegetables and
additional salad ingredients. If
you're using protein, add it at this
stage.
Procedures in Preparing Vegetable Salad
4. Dressing: Drizzle the salad dressing
of your choice over the ingredients.
Start with a small amount and add
more as needed, tasting as you go.
Toss the salad to evenly distribute the
dressing.
Procedures in Preparing Vegetable Salad
5. Seasoning: Season the salad
with salt and pepper to taste.
Be mindful of the salt content
in the dressing and adjust
accordingly.
Procedures in Preparing Vegetable Salad
6. Serve: Once the salad is well-
coated with dressing and properly
seasoned, it's ready to serve. You can
garnish it with fresh herbs, crumbled
cheese, or nuts and seeds for added
flavor and texture.
How important is following
the proper procedure in
making vegetable salad?
What are the different
ingredients to be used in
preparing vegetable salad?
Enumerate the procedures in
preparing vegetable salad.
BY GROUP
ACTIVITY!
Let’s Do it!
Group yourselves into three
and prepare a vegetable salad
using your own ingredients.
CATEGORY PERCENTAGE
5 points 4 points 3 points
Availability of ingredients All materials, Mostly materials, Few of the materials,
ingredients are ingredients are available ingredients are available
available
Sanitation Exceptionally neat, Dressed properly, washed Dressed properly,
clean, ready to begin hands, no modifications needed to make major
to work necessary before modification to attire,
beginning the activity hair and hands in order
to participate
Technique/Skill level Exemplary Properly demonstrates Needs practice and
demonstration of skill skills with some coaching to meet
with some prompting prompting average skill level
Time Management Exceptionally Average organization, Did not complete in
organized, completed completed activity time allotted due to
activity ahead of time relatively on time inefficient use of time
TOTAL
Direction: Determine the ingredients used in making
vegetable salad. Write your answer in a ¼ sheet of
paper.
1. It is annual leaf vegetable of the aster family eaten
fresh and are commonly served as the base of green
salads.
2. A glossy red, or occasionally
yellow, pulpy edible fruit that is eaten as a vegetable
3. A long, green-skinned fruit
with watery flesh, usually eaten raw
in salads or pickled.
4. The immature green pod of the
kidney bean, eaten as a vegetable.
5. A fungal growth that typically
takes the form of a domed cap
on a stalk, with gills on
the underside of the cap.
ASSIGNMENT/AGREEMENT
Search on how to prepare a cobb salad
and its ingredients.
