Difficulty: Mixed
Which dish is made without heating a tomato base?
A Risotto
B Gazpacho
C Omelet
D Baked ziti
Answer: B. Gazpacho 2
What gives overnight oats their soft texture?
A Liquid absorbed in the refrigerator
B Deep-frying
C Oven roasting
D Dry toasting
Answer: A. Liquid absorbed in the refrigerator 0
Where should overnight oats be kept while they soften?
A Kitchen counter
B Warm cupboard
C Sunny windowsill
D Refrigerator
Answer: D. Refrigerator 3
How do chia seeds thicken a no-cook pudding?
A They melt into oil
B They remove all water
C They absorb liquid
D They become flour
Answer: C. They absorb liquid 1
What is a common base for a fruit smoothie?
A Milk or fortified soy
B Cooking oil
C Tomato sauce
D Vinegar
Answer: A. Milk or fortified soy 1
Which ingredient is central to classic hummus?
A Apples
B Oats
C Cucumber
D Chickpeas
Answer: D. Chickpeas 0
What can add plant protein to a no-cook salad?
A Fruit syrup
B Lemon water
C Canned beans
D Ice cubes
Answer: C. Canned beans 2
How can rinsing canned beans help a salad?
A Add extra protein
B Reduce some surface sodium
C Make them raw
D Remove every calorie
Answer: B. Reduce some surface sodium 3
What should be done before slicing fresh produce?
A Wash with dish soap
B Use laundry detergent
C Soak in bleach
D Rinse under running water
Answer: D. Rinse under running water 1
Which product should not be used to wash fruits?
A Plain running water
B Clean produce brush
C Dish detergent
D Clean paper towel
Answer: C. Dish detergent 0
After rinsing produce, what helps reduce remaining bacteria?
A Store it while wet
B Dry with clean towel
C Add soap and scrub
D Cut it on used board
Answer: B. Dry with clean towel FDA advises drying produce with a clean cloth or paper towel after rinsing.
What can safely scrub firm produce such as cucumbers?
A Clean produce brush
B Wire dish scrubber
C Soapy sponge
D Used cutting board
Answer: A. Clean produce brush 2
How long should hands be washed before preparing fresh produce?
A 5 seconds
B 10 minutes
C 20 seconds
D One hour
Answer: C. 20 seconds 0
What should be done with bruised produce before eating?
A Leave bruises untouched
B Cut away damaged areas
C Cover them with dressing
D Store beside raw meat
Answer: B. Cut away damaged areas 3
Which no-cook salad pairs tomato with mozzarella and basil?
A Caprese salad
B Pasta primavera
C Chicken Caesar
D Potato gratin
Answer: A. Caprese salad 2
Which spread helps bind a quick tortilla wrap?
A Dry flour
B Cooking oil alone
C Cold water
D Hummus
Answer: D. Hummus 3
How can a chickpea salad be made creamy without cooking?
A Bake them first
B Mash some chickpeas
C Deep-fry the beans
D Leave them dry
Answer: B. Mash some chickpeas 1
What keeps a prepared leafy salad crisp?
A Add dressing before serving
B Dress it overnight
C Store greens while wet
D Soak leaves in broth
Answer: A. Add dressing before serving 0
How can avocado stay greener in a prepared wrap?
A Add sugar syrup
B Coat with dry flour
C Pour in warm oil
D Add lemon juice
Answer: D. Add lemon juice 1
What is a fast no-cook source of protein for lunch?
A Fruit punch
B Plain lettuce
C Canned tuna
D Rice water
Answer: C. Canned tuna 2
How should opened canned tuna be stored?
A Cover and refrigerate promptly
B Keep it in open can
C Keep it on the counter
D Store it beside a stove
Answer: A. Cover and refrigerate promptly 3
Which bean salad dressing adds bright acidity?
A Sweet frosting
B Warm chocolate sauce
C Plain cooking oil
D Lemon vinaigrette
Answer: D. Lemon vinaigrette 0
What combination makes a balanced no-cook plate?
A Candy, soda, syrup
B Oil, flour, salt
C Fruit, vegetables, grain, protein
D Jam, juice, sugar
Answer: C. Fruit, vegetables, grain, protein 1
Which whole grain can be used in a ready-to-eat meal if already cooked?
A Raw wheat berries
B Brown rice
C Dry barley grains
D Uncooked pasta
Answer: B. Brown rice 2
Which dairy-free choice can stand in for dairy in a no-cook bowl?
A Cooking oil
B Vinegar
C Tomato broth
D Fortified soy beverage
Answer: D. Fortified soy beverage 0
How can plain yogurt taste sweet without syrup?
A Mix in raw flour
B Add cooking oil
C Add fresh fruit
D Stir in salt brine
Answer: C. Add fresh fruit 3
What label information helps compare packaged hummus?
A Tub color
B Sodium per serving
C Brand mascot
D Lid shape
Answer: B. Sodium per serving 2
What should be checked on a flavored yogurt label?
A Added sugars
B Cup color
C Spoon length
D Fruit picture size
Answer: A. Added sugars 0
How can a no-cook wrap stay crisp during meal prep?
A Mix sauce in overnight
B Store uncovered
C Pack wet fillings separately
D Add warm broth
Answer: C. Pack wet fillings separately 1
Which leafy green can hold fillings like a wrap?
A Mint sprig
B Romaine leaf
C Parsley stem
D Spinach seed
Answer: B. Romaine leaf 2
What can make tortilla pinwheels easier to slice?
A Chill them briefly
B Heat them for hours
C Soak them in water
D Freeze them solid
Answer: A. Chill them briefly 3
Which whole fruit needs little preparation for a snack?
A Unwashed chopped melon
B Fruit with soap
C Fruit stored beside raw poultry
D Banana
Answer: D. Banana 0
What can help prevent a smoothie from becoming too thick?
A Add raw flour
B Add more liquid
C Add dry rice
D Add salt brine
Answer: B. Add more liquid 1
Which ingredient adds texture to overnight oats?
A Chopped nuts
B Warm broth
C Raw chicken
D Cooking vinegar
Answer: A. Chopped nuts 2
Which choice is a no-cook source of whole grains?
A Raw wheat kernels
B Uncooked dry pasta
C Whole barley
D Whole-grain bread
Answer: D. Whole-grain bread 3
What should a shopper avoid when choosing canned foods?
A Intact sealed cans
B Clear ingredient labels
C Bulging or leaking cans
D Undamaged packaging
Answer: C. Bulging or leaking cans 0
Why use a clean can opener for a no-cook bean salad?
A Keep food-contact surfaces clean
B Make beans cook faster
C Remove the can label
D Add extra seasoning
Answer: A. Keep food-contact surfaces clean 1
How can canned chickpeas be made into a quick spread?
A Bake with dry sugar
B Fry with bread
C Mix with raw flour
D Blend with tahini and lemon
Answer: D. Blend with tahini and lemon 2
What should be done after preparing a no-cook meal?
A Leave them on the counter
B Store beside a hot oven
C Refrigerate perishables promptly
D Keep them uncovered outdoors
Answer: C. Refrigerate perishables promptly 3
How long can perishable no-cook foods stay out at room temperature?
A Six hours
B Two hours maximum
C One full day
D Until they smell
Answer: B. Two hours maximum 0
If outdoor temperatures exceed 90°F, when should perishables be chilled?
A After four hours
B The next morning
C At sunset
D Within one hour
Answer: D. Within one hour 1
What refrigerator setting supports safe no-cook meal storage?
A 50°F or above
B 60°F or below
C 40°F or below
D Room temperature
Answer: C. 40°F or below 2
Which container helps chill prepared leftovers more quickly?
A Deep stockpot
B Wide, shallow container
C Tall thermos
D Warm serving tray
Answer: B. Wide, shallow container 3
How should chilled cut produce be stored?
A Covered in the refrigerator
B Uncovered by raw meat
C In direct sunlight
D Beside a warm stove
Answer: A. Covered in the refrigerator 0
What should happen if a perishable salad sat out too long?
A Taste it to check
B Chill it later
C Discard it
D Mix it with fresh salad
Answer: C. Discard it 1
Which no-cook snack pairs fruit with protein?
A Apple with syrup
B Apple with nut butter
C Apple with soda
D Apple with candy
Answer: B. Apple with nut butter 2
What makes a no-cook bean wrap more substantial?
A Add beans and vegetables
B Use only dressing
C Skip the filling
D Add more water
Answer: A. Add beans and vegetables 3
What can replace a heavy dressing in a quick salad?
A Chocolate syrup
B Sweet frosting
C Plain flour
D Lemon and olive oil
Answer: D. Lemon and olive oil 0
How can a shared no-cook dip be served more hygienically?
A Dip used utensils repeatedly
B Use individual serving spoons
C Leave it uncovered outside
D Mix in scraps
Answer: B. Use individual serving spoons 1
Which step helps separate raw foods from ready-to-eat produce?
A Use clean utensils and boards
B Reuse a raw-meat board
C Store produce below raw meat
D Wipe tools on a towel
Answer: A. Use clean utensils and boards 2