Lesson 1: Food Preparation
Preparing Salads and Sandwiches
Ham, tuna, turkey or chicken salad and deviled eggs need special care. If you plan on serving these items, there are certain steps you must take in order to avoid food poisoning.
Remember to:
Store prepared sandwiches and deviled eggs in the refrigerator until they are ready to serve. If sandwiches are to be prepared in advance, try to make them out of ingredients that can be frozen. Thaw before serving.
Never add mayonnaise to food too far in advance. 1/2 hour is good timing. Once the mayonnaise is added, refrigerate immediately.
Never add salad dressing to salads until they are ready to be served.
Keep salad dressing refrigerated until salad is ready to be served. Salad dressings can spoil if they are left at room temperature.
Always refrigerate deviled eggs, sandwiches and salad dressing immediately after using.
Never use mayonnaise or salad dressing after the "Best Before," date has passed.
Chicken Salad Recipe
1 can pineapple tidbits, drained well
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 slivered almonds
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup fresh chives (the top of green onions)
Put chicken and pineapple in a mixing bowl and mix well.
Add raisins, almonds and chives.
Add mayonnaise and serve on a bed of fresh lettuce. Delicious!
