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Canned fruits and other juicy items must be well __________ before being added or they will dilute the gelatin and weaken it.

Flavors and textures of all components should be __________ or provide pleasing contrast.

Some fruit discolor when cut and should be dipped into an _______ such as tart fruit juice.

Cooked ingredients must be thoroughly __________ before being mixed with mayonnaise and the completed salad mixture must be kept chilled at all times.

Neat, accurate cutting of ingredients is important because the shapes of the vegetables add to ____________.

Cooked vegetables should have a firm, _________ texture and good color.

Potatoes for salads should be cooked whole, then peeled and cut in order to preserve ___________.

Broken or less attractive pieces of fruit should be placed on the __________ of the salad, with the more attractive pieces arranged on top.

Arrangements maybe _________ ahead of time only if the components will hold well. Add delicate items just before serving.

To dissolve sweetened, flavored gelatin, stir it into boiling water. It will not ____________ because the gelatin granules are held apart by sugar