salad /ˈsæl.əd/ noun [C or U]
A2 a mixture of uncooked vegetables, usually including lettuce, eaten either as a separate dish or with other food:
» Toss (= mix) the salad with a vinaigrette dressing.» Serve the risotto with a mixed salad.» a salad bowlThesaurus+: ↑Prepared saladscheese, egg, etc. saladF0 cheese, egg, etc. with salad
Thesaurus+: ↑Prepared saladsF0 cooked or uncooked vegetables cut into very small pieces and often mixed with mayonnaise:
» potato salad» rice/pasta saladThesaurus+: ↑Prepared salads• • •
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