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For other uses, see Salad (disambiguation).
Salad platter
Salad platter
Decorated green salad
Decorated green salad
Salad Chilli and garlic
Salad Chilli and garlic

Salad is a mixture of cold foods, usually including vegetables and/or fruits, often with a dressing, occasionally nuts or croutons, and sometimes with the addition of meat, fish, pasta, cheese, or whole grains. A crouton is a small piece of sautéed or rebaked Bread, often cubed and seasoned that is used to add texture and flavor to Salads notably the Caesar salad Salad is often served as an appetizer before a larger meal. ApetitizerShpjpg|thumb|Swiss cuisine ( Schynige Platte)]] Hors d'œuvre ( French literally 'outside the work' English ɔrˈdɝv or appetizers are

The word "salad" comes from the French salade of the same meaning, which in turn is from the Latin salata, "salty", from sal, "salt", (See also sauce, salsa, sausage). French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. In Cooking, a sauce is Liquid or sometimes semi- Solid food served on or used in preparing other Foods Sauces are not consumed by themselves Salsa is the Spanish, Arabic, and Italian word that can refer to any type of Sauce. A sausage is a prepared Food, usually made from Ground meat, animal fat salt and Spices (sometimes with other ingredients such as herbs typically packed

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Green salad

The "green salad" or "garden salad" is most often composed of some vegetables, built up on a base of leaf vegetables such as one or more lettuce varieties, spinach, or rocket (arugula) put together in a manner known as vegtabling. A garden salad is an entree sized Salad. The smaller sized salad is called a side salad Leaf vegetables, also called potherbs, greens, or leafy greens, are plant leaves eaten as a Vegetable, sometimes accompanied Lettuce ( Lactuca sativa) is a Temperate annual or Biennial plant of the daisy family Asteraceae. Spinach ( Spinacia oleracea) is a Flowering plant in the family of Amaranthaceae. Eruca sativa (syn E vesicaria subsp sativa (Miller Thell Brassica eruca L The salad leaves are cut or torn into bite-sized fragments and tossed together (called a tossed salad), or may be placed in a predetermined arrangement.

Other common vegetables in a green salad include cucumbers, peppers, mushrooms, onions, spring onions, red onions, avocado, carrots, celery, and radishes. The cucumber ( Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the Gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which includes squash, and in the same "Green pepper" redirects here For green peppercorns see Black pepper. A mushroom is the fleshy Spore -bearing Fruiting body of a Fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source Organicsalsajpg||thumb|right|Onions used in salsa.]]Cooked onions in frying pan "Green onions" redirects here For other uses see Green onion. Red onions, sometimes called purple onions, are Cultivars of the Onion with purplish red skin and white flesh tinged with red The avocado ( Persea americana) (from Nahuatl āhuacatl) also known as aguacate ( Spanish) butter pear or The carrot ( Daucus carota subsp sativus, Etymology: Middle French carotte, from Late Latin carōta, from Greek karōton See also Wild celery Apium graveolens is a plant species in the family Apiaceae, and yielding celery and Celeriac The radish ( Raphanus sativus) is an edible Root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family that was domesticated in Europe in pre- Other ingredients such as tomatoes, pasta, olives, hard boiled egg, artichoke hearts, heart of palm, roasted red peppers, cooked potatoes, rice, sweetcorn, green beans, black beans, croutons, cheeses, meat (e. The tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum, syn Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is a herbaceous usually sprawling plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family Pasta ( Italian for "dough" is a generic term for Italian variants of Noodles. The Olive ( Olea europaea) is a Species of small Tree in the family Oleaceae, native to the coastal areas of the eastern Boiled eggs are eggs (typically Chicken 's eggs cooked by immersion in boiling water with their shells unbroken The Globe Artichoke ( Cynara cardunculus) Globe Artichokes are known to have been cultivated at Naples around the middle of the 9th century and Heart of palm, also called palm heart, palmito, chonta or swamp cabbage, is a Vegetable harvested from the inner core and growing "Green pepper" redirects here For green peppercorns see Black pepper. The potato is a Starchy Tuberous crop Vegetable from the perennial Solanum tuberosum of the Solanaceae Rice is a Cereal foodstuff which forms an important part of the diet of many people worldwide and as such it is a staple food for many Sweet corn ( Zea mays var rugosa) also called indian corn, sweetcorn, sugar corn, pole corn, or simply corn Green beans ( American English) or French beans ( British English) also called squeaky beans are the unripe Fruits of any kind of Bean A crouton is a small piece of sautéed or rebaked Bread, often cubed and seasoned that is used to add texture and flavor to Salads notably the Caesar salad Cheese is a Food made from Milk, usually the milk of cows, Buffalo, Goats or sheep, by coagulation. g. bacon, chicken), or fish (e. Bacon is a cut of Meat taken from the sides belly or back of a Pig that has been cured, smoked, or both g. tuna, shrimp) are sometimes added to salads. In a restaurant, a small salad without meat is called a dinner salad. The entree salads may contain chicken, either grilled or fried chicken fingers on top of the salad, or seafood in the form of grilled or fried shrimp, or a fish steak, such as tuna, mahi-mahi, or salmon. Chicken Fingers (also called "chicken tenders" or "chicken strips" or "chicken toes") which first became popular around 1986 are a style of Fried chicken Tuna, are several Species of ocean-dwelling Fish in the family Scombridae, mostly in the genus Thunnus. The Mahimahi (in Hawaiian Coryphaena hippurus, also known as common dolphin-fish, dorado maverikos, or lampuki (in Maltese Salmon is the common name for several species of Fish of the family Salmonidae. Steak such as sirloin can be grilled and sliced and placed upon the salad. sirloin steak is Beef Steak cut from the lower portion of the ribs continuing off the tenderloin from which Filet mignon is cut


Popular types of garden salads

Dressings

A green salad is often served with a dressing. A typical Caesar Salad comprises Romaine lettuce and Croutons dressed with Parmesan cheese, Lemon juice Olive oil, Possibly based on the Cobb Salad (1937 but more likely created in the earlier 1930's by chef Jacques Roser at the Hotel Pennsylvania in NYC a Chef salad (or Chinese chicken salad, as its name suggests is a Salad with Chicken flavoured by Chinese seasonings, popular in the United States. The Cobb salad is a Garden salad and was a signature menu item of the legendary Brown Derby, a landmark restaurant in Hollywood Los Angeles California Greek salad ( Greek: χωριάτικη σαλάτα, xorˈjatiki saˈlata 'country/village salad' is a common component of a traditional Greek meal A Michigan salad is a type of Green salad popular at restaurants in the Detroit area and other parts of Michigan. Some examples include:

The concept of salad dressing varies across cultures. Balsamic vinegar (aceto balsamico is a Condiment originating from Italy A typical Caesar Salad comprises Romaine lettuce and Croutons dressed with Parmesan cheese, Lemon juice Olive oil, Mayonnaise (sometime abbreviated to mayo in American English and other languages is a thick Condiment made primarily from Vegetable oil and Egg Yoghurt, yogurt, yoghourt, youghurt or yogourt (see spelling below is a Blue cheese dressing (also Bleu ‘ ’) is a popular Salad dressing and dip in the United States Louis dressing is a Salad dressing based on Mayonnaise, to which has been added red chili sauce minced Green onion, and minced green chili peppers Ranch dressing is a Condiment made of Buttermilk or Sour cream, Mayonnaise, minced Green onion, Garlic powder and Russian dressing is an American Tomato -based Salad dressing noted for its piquancy. Mustard is a thick yellowish-brown paste with a sharp taste made from the ground seeds of a Mustard plant (white or yellow mustard Sinapis hirta Thousand Island dressing is a Salad dressing (a variant of Russian dressing) commonly made of Mayonnaise, Ketchup, and a mixture of finely chopped French Dressing is a term used in Britain and the US in particular to describe the most common Salad dressing in France the Vinaigrette, Italian dressing in United States cooking is a Vinaigrette -type Salad dressing consisting of an emulsion of Water, oil, Vinaigrette is a mixture of Vinegar (or sometimes citrus juice and oil often flavored with Herbs Spices and other ingredients Wafu dressing is a Vinaigrette -type Salad dressing based on Soy sauce, popular in Japan. Tahini, or sesame paste, is a paste of ground Sesame seeds used in cooking For the biological matter in soil see Humus; for the band see Humus (band. There are many commonly used salad dressings in North America. Traditional dressings in southern Europe are vinaigrettes, while mayonnaise is predominant in eastern European countries and Russia. Vinaigrette is a mixture of Vinegar (or sometimes citrus juice and oil often flavored with Herbs Spices and other ingredients Mayonnaise (sometime abbreviated to mayo in American English and other languages is a thick Condiment made primarily from Vegetable oil and Egg In Denmark dressings are often based on crème fraîche. Crème fraîche (kʁɛm fʁɛʃ French for "fresh cream" of French origin is the continental European counterpart to the Soured cream In China, where Western salad is a recent adoption from Western cuisine, the term salad dressing (沙拉酱, shalajiang) tends to refer to mayonnaise or mayonnaise-based dressings. Chinese cuisine ( Traditional Chinese: 中國菜 Simplified Chinese: 中国菜 originated from the various regions of China and has become widespread in

Many light edible oils are used as salad dressings, including olive oil, corn oil, soybean oil, safflower oil, etc. Olive oil is a fruit oil obtained from the olive ( Olea europaea; family Oleaceae along with Lilacs Jasmine and ash trees Corn oil is Oil extracted from the germ of corn ( Maize) Its main use is in cooking where its high Smoke point makes it a valuable Frying Safflower ( Carthamus tinctorius L) is a highly branched Herbaceous, Thistle -like annual usually with many long sharp spines on the leaves

Garnishes

There are various vegetables and other fare that are often added to garden salads. Some of them are:

A Green Salad
A Green Salad

Again, individual taste usually governs the choice of salad garnishes. The anchovies are a family ( Engraulidae) of small common salt-water fish Bacon bits are a frequently used "topping" that enhances the flavor of Salad or Potatoes They are a common element of Salad bars Bacon bits are The beet or beetroot is a Flowering plant species ( Beta vulgaris) in the family Chenopodiaceae. "Green pepper" redirects here For green peppercorns see Black pepper. The carrot ( Daucus carota subsp sativus, Etymology: Middle French carotte, from Late Latin carōta, from Greek karōton A crouton is a small piece of sautéed or rebaked Bread, often cubed and seasoned that is used to add texture and flavor to Salads notably the Caesar salad The cucumber ( Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the Gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which includes squash, and in the same Parsley ( Petroselinum crispum) is a bright Green, biennial Herb, also used as Spice. A mushroom is the fleshy Spore -bearing Fruiting body of a Fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source Organicsalsajpg||thumb|right|Onions used in salsa.]]Cooked onions in frying pan The radish ( Raphanus sativus) is an edible Root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family that was domesticated in Europe in pre- The sunflower ( Helianthus annuus) is an Annual plant in the family Asteraceae and native to the Americas, with a large flowering Surimi ( Japanese: 擂[[wiktionary り|り]] 身, lit "ground meat" also called kani;) is a Japanese Loan word The tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum, syn Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is a herbaceous usually sprawling plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family

Other types of salad

Sesame noodle salad
Sesame noodle salad
A Watergate salad
A Watergate salad
A fruit salad
A fruit salad
A Som Tam, Green Papaya Salad
A Som Tam, Green Papaya Salad

History

The diarist John Evelyn wrote a book on salads, Acetaria: A Discourse on Sallets (1699), that describes the new salad greens like "sellery" (celery), coming out of Italy and the Netherlands. Watergate salad is a sweet-tasting dessert Salad made from combining pistachio-flavoured instant pudding whipped topping crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows Fruit salad (also called Macedonia) is a dish consisting of various kinds of Fruit, served either in their own juices or a Syrup. Som tam or Som tum ( Thai: ส้มตำ, IPA: som ɗam also known as Tam mak hoong ( Lao: ?????????? ApetitizerShpjpg|thumb|Swiss cuisine ( Schynige Platte)]] Hors d'œuvre ( French literally 'outside the work' English ɔrˈdɝv or appetizers are Bean salad, also called three bean salad is mainly composed of cooked pole beans ( Green beans and/or yellow Wax beans, cooked Garbonzo beans cooked A typical Caesar Salad comprises Romaine lettuce and Croutons dressed with Parmesan cheese, Lemon juice Olive oil, Possibly based on the Cobb Salad (1937 but more likely created in the earlier 1930's by chef Jacques Roser at the Hotel Pennsylvania in NYC a Chef salad (or Chicken salad is any Salad composed primarily of chopped Chicken meat and a fat-based binder such as mayonnaise or salad dressing Chinese chicken salad, as its name suggests is a Salad with Chicken flavoured by Chinese seasonings, popular in the United States. The Cobb salad is a Garden salad and was a signature menu item of the legendary Brown Derby, a landmark restaurant in Hollywood Los Angeles California Coleslaw (or cole slaw) is a Salad consisting primarily of shredded raw Cabbage. Jell-O salad or congealed salad is the common name for Salad made with flavored Gelatin, Fruit and sometimes grated Carrots or more Crab Louie salad also known as Crab Louis Salad or the King of Salads is a type of Salad featuring Crab meat Egg salad is part of an Anglo-American tradition of Salads involving a high- Protein or high- Carbohydrate food mixed with seasonings in the form of Spices Eggplant salads and appetizers are the Salads and Appetizers made primarily of Eggplants ( Aubergines) Fattoush ( Arabic: فتوش) is a Levantine salad made from several garden Vegetables and toasted or fried pieces of Pita bread Fruit salad (also called Macedonia) is a dish consisting of various kinds of Fruit, served either in their own juices or a Syrup. Greek salad ( Greek: χωριάτικη σαλάτα, xorˈjatiki saˈlata 'country/village salad' is a common component of a traditional Greek meal Ham salad is a traditional Anglo-American salad It is related to Chicken salad, Egg salad, and Tuna salad as well as starch based salads like Potato Israeli salad is a chopped Salad of diced Tomato and Cucumber. For the Ute Ceremonial Tobacco that causes mild intoxication when smoked see Larb (Ute Tobacco. Laos (ˈlɑːoʊs or /ˈlaʊs/ officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a Landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Burma A Michigan salad is a type of Green salad popular at restaurants in the Detroit area and other parts of Michigan. Niçoise salad (niˡswaz sometimes referred to as Salade niçoise or insalata nizzarda, is a type of Salad. Panzanella or panmolle is a type of Italian dish originating in the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, Marche and Lazio Pasta salad is a dish prepared with one or more types of Pasta, usually chilled and most often tossed in a vinegar oil or Mayonnaise -based dressing Potato salad is a dish made from Potatoes and varies throughout different regions and countries of the world Russian salad or salade russe (also known as Salade Olivier in Russia, Ukraine, Iran, and in the United States) is Salmagundi is a Salad dish originating in the early 17th century England comprising cooked Meats Seafood, Vegetables Fruit Shopska salad ( Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian: Шопска салата Šopska salata; Czech: Šopský salát Albanian Salat The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian is a Japanese type of noodle-based Salad that is served cold The salad is a variety dish based on its main ingredient the Sōmen noodle For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Som tam or Som tum ( Thai: ส้มตำ, IPA: som ɗam also known as Tam mak hoong ( Lao: ?????????? The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj Hue is one of the main properties of a Color described with names such as " Red " " Yellow " etc Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially Phú Quốc (known as Koh Tral by Cambodians is the largest island currently administered by Vietnam, although the island is the subject of territorial Kiên Giang ( Hán tự: 堅[[wikt 江|江]] is a southern province of Vietnam known for Fishing and Rice farming Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially Ipomoea aquatica is a semi- aquatic Tropical plant grown as a Leaf vegetable. Tabbouleh (تبولة also tabouleh or tabouli) is a Levantine Arab dish often used as part of a Mezze. The taco salad is a Mexican inspired dish.The Salad is a fried flour tortilla shell stuffed with shredded iceberg Lettuce and topped with diced Tomato Tuna salad is a blend of typically three main ingredients Tuna, Eggs, and some form of Mayonnaise or mayonnaise-substitute such as Mustard. A Waldorf salad is a Salad consisting of fine sliced Apple and Celery ( Julienne) chopped Walnuts Mayonnaise or a mayonnaise-based Watergate salad is a sweet-tasting dessert Salad made from combining pistachio-flavoured instant pudding whipped topping crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows For other uses of the term 'diary' see Diary (disambiguation. John Evelyn ( 31 October 1620 – 27 February 1706) was an English writer gardener and diarist Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands

Largest salad

On September 29, 2007, Pulpí, in Almería (province), Spain tossed the world's largest salad, with 6,700 kilograms (14,740 pounds) of lettuce, tomato, onion, pepper and olives, supervised by 20 cooks over 3 hours. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Pulpí is a Municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Almería is a province of southern Spain. It is bordered by the provinces of Granada, Murcia, and the Mediterranean Sea. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. A Guinness World Records judge was present to confirm the new record. Guinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records (and in previous U A judge, or justice, is an Official who presides over a Court of law The salad was prepared in a container 18m (59ft) long and 4. 8m (15. 7ft) wide. [1]

External links

References

  1. ^ BBC NEWS, Spanish town in largest salad bid

Dictionary

salad

-noun

  1. A food made primarily of a mixture of raw or cold ingredients, typically vegetables, usually served with a dressing such as vinegar or mayonnaise.
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