A dressed salad is one that has been combined with a salad dressing.
Most salad dressing is a liquid mixture of fat, usually oil, and acid, usually vinegar. Some common deviations from oil and vinegar can be found in the warm bacon dressing, used to dress a spinach salad. In this dressing, bacon fat replaces the oil. In many dressings, lemon juice stands in for vinegar. Mayonnaise is also a common base of fat for "creamy" dressings.
It is not uncommon to add an emulsifier to help keep a dressing from separating. These include egg yolk and prepared mustard.
Recipe for Basic Vinaigrette
Whisk together 1/4 cup fine red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, with sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Vinaigrette can be used on lettuce-based salads and on cooked vegetable salad.
The best way to dress a salad is to gently toss the lettuce or vegetables in a little dressing, tasting as you go, adding a little more dressing until the salad is evenly coated with a thin layer of dressing. Dressing should not "pool" in the bowl--this indicates that you have used too much.
So no one can see the salad getting dressed!
No. Coleslaw is finely-shredded raw cabbage, usually dressed with a vinaigrette salad dressing.
Straight before serving the salad so the leaves do not go soggy.
A bound salad is a salad made of hearty ingredients (meat, potatoes, etc.) fortified with a thick sauce (almost always mayonnaise). This is the kind of salad you'd make into a sandwich or eat with a main course; think tuna or potato salad.A dressed salad is a "normal" green salad served with some kind of salad dressing. These dressings (Ranch, Thousand Island, vinaigrettes) are usually made with mayonnaise or oil, but are used in a much lower quantity than in a bound salad.
Salads should be dressed just before serving.
Ensalada is the Spanish word for salad. It typically refers to a dish made with mixed vegetables, often including lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other ingredients, dressed with vinaigrette or other sauces.
Coleslaw is made with finely-shredded raw cabbage and commonly dressed with a vinaigrette salad dressing.
A Greek salad is not typically classified as a compound salad. It is generally considered a simple salad, featuring a mix of fresh ingredients such as tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, onions, and feta cheese, dressed with olive oil and herbs. Compound salads usually involve a combination of multiple components, including proteins or grains, and are often more complex in nature.
Six common salad greens include romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, kale, iceberg lettuce, and mixed greens. Each offers a unique flavor and texture, contributing to a variety of salad recipes. These greens can be enjoyed raw or lightly dressed, making them versatile ingredients in salads.
A preparation of vegetables, as lettuce, celery, water cress, onions, etc., usually dressed with salt, vinegar, oil, and spice, and eaten for giving a relish to other food; as, lettuce salad; tomato salad, etc., A dish composed of chopped meat or fish, esp. chicken or lobster, mixed with lettuce or other vegetables, and seasoned with oil, vinegar, mustard, and other condiments; as, chicken salad; lobster salad.
Salad of freshly sliced tomatoes interleaved with slices of mozzarella (preferably bufala), torn basil leaves, and dressed in extra-virgin olive oil.
The main ingredients for a Greek salad typically include fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. The salad is usually dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, and seasoned with oregano. Some variations may also include capers or parsley.