Salad Greens
Types and Pairings
Bistro Salad
Composed Salad
The ingredients are
strategically placed on
the plate as if painting
a picture. If one piece
is out of place, the
balance is lost. The
goal is to build high,
and incorporate color
into the salad.
This salad contains the
same ingredients as a
composed salad, but
they are generally
combined into a large
mixing bowl and
tossed together. Bistro
salads can include low-
to high-end ingredi-
ents, but the presenta-
tion is less formal.
Arugula
Peppery, bitter flavor
with a unique bite
Pair with:
Avocado
Balsamic Vinegar
Blue Cheese
Brie
Feta
Garlic
Parmesan
Pears
Pine Nuts
Bibb Lettuce
Delicate leaves with a
mild flavor
Pair with:
Cheese
Mustard Dressings
Raspberries
Strawberries
Cabbage
Sharp, bitter, earthy
flavor
Pair with:
Apples
Carrots
Cashews
Sesame Oil
Soy Sauce
Vinegars
Endive
Mildly bitter flavor
Pair with:
Bacon
Butter
French Dressings
Onions
Pine Nuts
Raisins
Risotto
Vinegar
Dandelion Greens
Intense heartiness with
a bitter tinge
Pair with:
Bacon
Cheese
Garlic
Lemon