Salad
Salad (sæləd)
Salad is a dish consisting of a mixture of small pieces of food, usually vegetables or fruits. However, different varieties can contain virtually any type of ready-to-eat food. Salads are typically served at room temperature or chilled, with notable exceptions such as south German potato salad which can be served warm.
Etymology
The word "salad" comes from the French salade of the same meaning, from the Latin salata (salty), from sal (salt). In English, the word first appears as "salad" or "sallet" in the 14th century.
Types of Salad
Salads may be served at any point during a meal and are classified into different types, including:
- Green Salad: Made with leafy greens like lettuce, spinach, or rocket (arugula).
- Vegetable Salad: Made with non-leafy vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, etc.
- Fruit Salad: Made with various kinds of fruit, served in a liquid, either their own juices or a syrup.
- Dessert Salad: Sweet salads, often incorporating cream, nuts, or gelatin.
Dressings and Garnishes
Salads are often dressed with salad dressing, which can be either vinaigrettes or creamy dressings, and garnished with toppings like cheese, croutons, onions, etc.
Health Benefits
Salads can be a good source of healthful dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They can also be low in calories, making them a good choice for those watching their weight.
Related Terms
- Salad Bar: A buffet-style table or counter at a restaurant or food market on which salad components are provided for customers to assemble their own salad plates.
- Salad Days: A Shakespearean idiomatic expression to refer to a youthful time, accompanied by the inexperience, enthusiasm, idealism, innocence, or indiscretion that one associates with a young person.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Salad
- Wikipedia's article - Salad
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