Comments on: How to Prep a Salad for a Dinner Party

By: Marie at the Lazy W

Marie at the Lazy W — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:15:47 +0000

(I can’t believe I missed this back in June, LOL) great post! I like the idea of prepping cold veggies etc ahead of time, then adding to lettuces at the last minute. Beautiful presentation too!

By: Bridget

Bridget — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:04:40 +0000

ooh, I didn’t know Ziploc had Fresh Produce bags! I have to get those.

By: Donna Olander

Donna Olander — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:05:52 +0000

Choosing fewer ingredients for a salad makes things easier too – especially for a crowd. My favorite superfast salad that everyone always loves is a simple Caesar Salad. You just need romaine, grated Italian cheese of some kind (parm, romano, asiago, sharp provolone – anything like that) & croutons. I use a great tasting olive oil to make the Good Seasons Caesar Dressing mix. The lettuce is the only item that needs prepping if you buy pre-grated cheese.
Granted, sometimes it’s special to make my own croutons too. But for practicality’s sake & a big group I buy the large store bought kind.

By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:25:59 +0000

You touched on my favorite salad tip…a salad spinner. No more trying to dry lettuce on paper towels or shaking it over the sink. Pop it in the spinner, a few turns and perfectly dry leaves. I find the lettuce stays fresher when it’s spun dry and takes the dressing better.
Your lettuce is beautiful. My lettuce crop was a total flop this year.
Em

By: Diane | An Extraordinary Day

Diane | An Extraordinary Day — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:33:09 +0000

I wish I had a salad tip. But, now I have YOURS!!! LOL!
Thanks Sandy! A salad spinner has always been on my list. I think it needs to move from the want side to the need side.
Hope your day is absolutely extraordinary!!

By: Heather @ new house, new home, new life

Heather @ new house, new home, new life — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:31:53 +0000

I’m growing mesclum (spring mix) lettuce and spinach, so we are full of fresh greens everyday right now. My one tip is that I always soak my leaves in a sink full of cold water to make sure that any little creatures might be gone. Then I dry them in a salad spinner. I store mine wrapped in paper towels in Ziploc Fresh Produce bags – they’ve got little holes in them so that the lettuce will breathe while being stored. If I must make my salad ahead – I won’t put the dressing on, but place all the ingredients in the bowl, cover it with some damp paper towels and put it in the fridge till about 20 minutes before serving. I like my salad at room temperature. Whoo, sorry for the long comment – didn’t know I was so passionate about lettuce :-)

By: Lori H

Lori H — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:00:20 +0000

Have a guest bring the salad :) We do pot luck a lot with our friends.