Top 8 Tips for Preparing Salads

Salads can be very simple and basic dishes, or they can take on a much more interesting dimension if you apply some tips we have for you today. These are tips to elevate your salad recipes to another level without too many tricks or effort. Here is our top 8: tips for preparing salads. Clean salads Eating fruits and vegetables is essential for health, but it's equally important to consume them clean and disinfected. This tip will ensure that you do not contract any illness and also that the flavor of your salad is pure. How to wash fruits and vegetables: http://www.kiwilimon.com/tips/tips-de-cocina/como-lavar-frutas-y-verduras Revive your vegetables Sometimes we buy lettuce, spinach, or other herbs that lose their vibrant color after a little time in the refrigerator. With this tip, you will know how to bring back the color and texture of these vegetables. How to revive lettuce: http://www.kiwilimon.com/tips/tips-de-cocina/como-revivir-una-lechuga Play with textures Nothing is worse than a completely soft salad. It is always advisable to add ingredients that provide different types of textures, making the salad richer, more fun, and interesting. A good example is to add nuts or dried fruits along with your choice of vegetables. How to caramelize nuts or almonds: http://www.kiwilimon.com/tips/tips-de-cocina/como-caramelizar-nueces-o-almendras Preserve the integrity of your salad Leaving a dressed salad on the table can cause it to disintegrate or lose flavor and texture sooner than desired. It is important that when consumed, all the vegetables maintain their shape and that the dressing adds flavor but does not ruin the textures. How to prevent the salad from getting soggy when adding dressing: http://www.kiwilimon.com/tips/tips-de-cocina/como-evitar-que-se-aguade-la-ensalada-al-ponerle-el-aderezo Vinaigrette as a base There are classics that never go out of style; vinaigrette is one of them. This is the quintessential dressing for many salads, and it is always worth remembering that it is made from equal parts oil and vinegar, along with a bit of salt and pepper. Of course, there are many variations depending on the recipe in which the vinaigrette is used. Lemon vinaigrette: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/salsas/vinagreta-de-limon Caesar dressing The famous Caesar salad became famous for a reason; its classic dressing is delicious and very easy to make. Keep in mind that you can use this creamy dressing for other types of salads as long as there are fresh and crunchy vegetables like broccoli, lettuce, or asparagus; it will work very well. Caesar salad: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/ensaladas/ensalada-cesar-con-queso Sweet and sour salads A salad does not have to be entirely salty or entirely sweet; it is a multifaceted dish, so we recommend experimenting with various fruits and vegetables and other ingredients like nuts, cheeses, meats, etc. Tomato, watermelon, and feta cheese salad: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/ensaladas/ensaladas-con-frutas/ensalada-de-jitomate-sandia-y-queso-feta Other bases Salad is an ambiguous term, as there doesn't always have to be a base of vegetables. Experiment with short pasta and even rice, and add some fruits and vegetables to create original salads. Neptune pasta salad: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/ensaladas/ensalada-de-pasta-neptuno