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/ˈsæl.əd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A mixture of raw vegetables, typically served cold, often dressed with oil, vinegar, or other sauces.
She prepared a fresh garden salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
A dish consisting of various mixtures of salads, meats, fruits, or other ingredients, often served cold.
The chef specialized in creating unique pasta salads for summer parties.
A chaotic mixture or medley.
The event turned into a salad of ideas, with everyone sharing their opinions at once.
Etymology
From Middle English 'salade', from Old French 'salade', from Latin 'salata' (salty).
Common Phrases and Expressions
salad days
A time of youthful inexperience.
mixed salad
A variety of ingredients mixed together.
Related Words
coleslaw
A salad of finely shredded raw cabbage and dressed most commonly with a vinaigrette or mayonnaise.
tabbouleh
A Levantine salad made of finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion, and soaked in bulgur and olive oil.
caprese
An Italian salad made with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
Slang Meanings
A chaotic mixture or disorganized collection.
Her room looked like a salad after the party.
To confuse or bewilder someone with mixed messages.
He salad-ed his friends with too many plans for the weekend.