19 salad portion Recipes

water, fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, chopped green, sweet red and yellow pepper, green onions (white portion only), thinly sliced, reduced-fat raspberry salad dressing

canola oil, lemon juice, torn dandelion greens or arugula, green onions or 1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced, hard-cooked eggs, sliced, grapefruit or tangerine sections, dandelion blossoms , optional

bacon strips, chopped, fresh arugula or baby spinach, hard-cooked eggs, chopped, leek (white portion only), thinly sliced, tomato, chopped, radishes, thinly sliced, cider vinegar, prepared mustard, sugar, pepper

red potatoes, quartered, corn kernels, portabella mushroom, halved (baby portobello), sweet red pepper , cut into strips, leeks, cut into 2-inch lengths (white portion only ), olive oil, olive oil, salt, pepper, asparagus, cut into 2-inch lengths, garlic cloves, minced, crushed red pepper flakes, tomatoes, halved, feta cheese, crumbled, fresh basil, thinly sliced, olive oil, red wine vinegar

extra virgin olive oil, scallion, white and green portions cut into 3/4-inch pieces separately, frozen peeled shrimp, thawed chopped and tails discarded, chili powder, salt and pepper, oranges, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, head boston lettuce, leaves separated

unbleached white sugar, champagne vinegar or 3 tbsp white wine vinegar, kosher salt or 1/2 tsp salt, ground ginger (or freshly grated if you prefer ), vegetable oil, extra-virgin olive oil, sesame seeds, toasted (sub half of the portion with black sesame seeds for color), toasted sesame oil, cayenne pepper, cut up seedless watermelon (read *note), cut up cantaloupe, cut up honeydews, sliced english cucumber (if available try 1/2 cup each of english cucumber and lemon cucumber), lettuce leaf, snipped fresh cilantro (optional), crisp cooked bacon, drained and crumbled (optional)

pearl barley, diced tomato, diced cucumber, chopped flat leaf parsley, chopped mint, scallion, finely sliced, white portion only, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper, as needed, tomatoes

how to estimate food quantities, source : catering handbook by edith weiss, all good quantity cook books will indicate the size of the portions, and all packaged food items indicate the total weight of the package. ultimately, it is for the caterer to determine if the portions indicated are what he wishes to serve, if not, then he must make the necessary adjustments. the size of the portion should be determined by, occasion, time of service, age and sex of guests (young, old , all men, etc.), appearance of the portion on the plate (or in the package)., teenagers eat more than any other age group. they eat practically anything and everything, and the spicier the better., people from their mid-twenties to mid-fifties have sophisticated tastes. they are apt to eat in moderation and good taste., people past sixty eat much the same as the middle group , except for a lessening of the sharp and spicy foods., when hors d oeuvres are to be served, the following outline suggests a suitable number, all of which are considered generous servings, at a four-hour reception , regardless of the starting time - 12 per guest., cocktail hour , to be followed by dinner - four per guest., wedding reception , from 2:30 to 5:30 - eight per guest., cocktail reception , from 3:00 to 6:00 - eight to ten per guest., all other occasions , estimate four per guest per hour for the first two hours, and two per hour after that., these figures include both hot and cold hors d oeuvres and canapes., do not include relishes and dips., self-service vs. served, sometimes when guests serve themselves they tend to be very generous; at other times they may be very timid. for a self-service buffet allow slightly more than if the same buffet is to be served by waiters. guests do not al ways take more themselves, but since they do not always know how to serve properly, more food is wasted., hors d oeuvres, when calculating quantities for an hors d oeuvres only cocktail party, figure approximately 12 pieces per person for the first hour (8 hot, 4 cold) and 6 pieces per person every hour past the first hour., hors d oeuvre only cocktail party : number of people x 12 hdv for first hour number of people x 6 hdv for every hour there after., example, hour cocktail party for 25 guests you will need approximately 450 pieces of hors d oeuvres, guests x 12 hors d oeuvres = 300 pieces hors d oeuvres for the first hour, guests x 6 hors d oeuvres = 150 pieces hors d oeuvres for the second hour, hors d oeuvre before dinner : number of people x 6 hdv for 1 to 1 and a half hour service, example, hour cocktail service before dinner for 25 guests you will need approximately 150 pieces, salads and side dishes, when calculating quantities for salads and side dishes, please figure approximately 5 oz per person if you are serving multiple salads and / or side dishes. if you are serving only 1 salad or side dish, please figure approximately 1/2 a lb per person. use the following chart to figure out quantities., side dish or salad, number of guests x .50 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .50 = 5 lb needed, multiple side dishes or salads: number of guests x .30 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .30 = 3 lb needed, entrees and first courses, when calculating quantities for a first course, please estimate 2-4 oz of protein per person., example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for an entree., x 1/2 lb = 5 lb salmon needed, example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for a first course., x 1/4 lb = 2.5 lb salmon needed, source : cook s fresh market

curd cottage cheese, cucumbers , clean and dried, green bell peppers (red or yellow can substitute or you can mix and match to suit; clean and dried), firm tomatoes or 5 firm roma tomatoes, clean and dried, hidden valley ranch dip mix

leek (white portion only ), cut into thin strips, olive oil, divided, shredded parsnips (about 5 medium), shredded carrot (about 5 medium), sweet red pepper , julienned, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, salt

bacon strip, diced, orange juice, fat-free sour cream, chopped green onions (white portion only ), dijon mustard, garlic clove, minced, brown sugar, salt, pepper

bacon strip, diced, orange juice, fat-free sour cream, chopped green onions (white portion only ), dijon mustard, garlic clove, minced, brown sugar, salt, pepper

red potatoes, unpeeled, plain yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, green onions, white and light green portions, thinly sliced, celery ribs, finely chopped, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley , plus parsley sprigs for garnish, chopped fresh mint , plus mint sprigs for garnish, chopped fresh basil , plus basil sprigs for garnish, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

new potatoes , scrubbed (about 1 lb), extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, salmon fillets (about 1 1/2 lbs total ), shallots or 1 red onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, mushrooms, thinly sliced, leeks, white portion, thinly sliced, grape tomatoes or 16 cherry tomatoes, halved, extra virgin olive oil (no substitutions), white wine vinegar, chopped fresh thyme, salt, pepper

red potatoes, unpeeled, plain yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, green onions, white and light green portions,thinly sliced, celery ribs, finely chopped, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley , plus parsley sprigs for garnish, chopped fresh mint , plus mint sprigs for garnish, chopped fresh basil , plus basil sprigs for garnish, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

snow peas, trimmed and rinsed, scallions (green and white portions), thinly sliced, radishes, trimmed and cut into julienne slices (about 1/2 cup), seasoned rice wine vinegar, walnut oil

chicken breasts, cut into halves, flour, herb seasoning mix , seasoning of choice (thyme, basil, oregano, etc.), paprika and cayenne, salt & pepper, egg, milk, mustard, dried breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, flour tortillas, shredded romaine lettuce (1/2 cup portion per person ), diced tomatoes (1/2 cup portion per person ), caesar salad dressing (1/2 cup portion per person )