Components of salad | structure of salad

Salads consists of four basic components, they are :-

1. Base :- The base is the foundation on which body of salad is portioned. It is usually made of lettuce leaf ,cabbage that is placed first on service plate.

2. Body :- The body is main part of the salad. Salad get its name from the ingredients used in body . It is the main part of salad and major portion

3. Dressing :- Dressing is used to blend the ingredients and add flavour . There are different dressing like  mayonnaise, vinaigrette , acidulated cream e.t.c

4. Garnish :- It attempts to provide eye appeal and make salad more attractive. It is final touch of any salad and completes the dish