FOOD NEWS
What's The Distinction Between Simple Salad And Compound Salad?
By Stacie Adams
Virtually everyone is familiar with a simple salad recipe, which typically consists of vegetables, leafy greens, dressing, and extras like cheese or meat for a dinner salad.
Like a simple salad, compound salads contain vegetables and dressing, but instead of drizzling the dressing on top, it is evenly dispersed throughout.
Compound salads also feature a greater mix of ingredients, including fruits and vegetables that pair with different types of proteins, such as chicken and fish.
The sauce often consists of mayonnaise, which has a thicker consistency than typical salad dressings, and the ingredients are mixed with it until they're completely covered.
Potato salad is a popular compound salad, but perhaps the most famous is coleslaw. It's beloved for its mix of ingredients and is served as a side dish or a sandwich topping.
Compound salads can also be sweet. Ambrosia salad consists of maraschino cherries, oranges, pineapples, and marshmallows in a dressing made from vanilla yogurt and whipped topping.