A salad can be prepared with multiple ingredients.
A salad is a dish that combines two or more vegetables , which are seasoned and dressed with various ingredients. In general, salad is a healthy food that nutritionists recommend including in the diet, although its characteristics depend on the preparation.
There are multiple types of salads. There are those who choose a salad as a main dish , but it is more common for them to be eaten as a side dish or garnish . They can even be served as an appetizer , starter or first course .
What's in a salad?
A salad is usually prepared with vegetables : that is, with edible plants grown in gardens. They can be vegetables or legumes , which are used raw or cooked depending on the case.
In any case, the variants are almost endless. Salads can include grains , mushrooms , fruits , cheeses , nuts or meat , to name a few possibilities. As for condiments , dressings and dressings, among the most popular are salt , pepper , vinegar and oil .
Lettuce, tomato, onion, hard boiled egg, cucumber y carrot son algunos de los componentes habituales de una ensalada. La elección de uno u otro suele vincularse a las tradiciones gastronómicas de cada region.
The most famous
Many salads have their own name and are known in different countries . One of the most famous is the Russian salad or Olivier salad , which is usually prepared with potatoes, peas, carrots and mayonnaise.
The Caesar salad , on the other hand, features lettuce, toast, egg , cheese, and anchovies, among other ingredients. In the case of Waldorf salad , it usually has celery, apple, and walnuts.
Tomatoes, basil , mozzarella and olive oil make up the caprese salad , of Italian origin. In the Middle East , meanwhile, tabbouleh or tabbule was born, a salad made with wheat, tomato, parsley and lemon juice.
Fruit salad is also known as fruit salad.
Warm or hot salads
Most salads are served cold, but there are exceptions. Warm salads , for example, can combine eggplant , zucchini and asparagus.
In Germany , potato salad or Kartoffelsalat is famous, which is consumed hot. The recipe depends on the area , although it is usually made with boiled potatoes, bacon and onion.
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Fruit salad is also called fruit salad or fruit cocktail . This dessert consists of a mixture of fruits that is seasoned with juice (also fruit) and sugar or syrup .
This salad can be made with fresh fruits that are cut at the moment. Another option is to use canned or preserved fruits.
In some countries fruit salad is combined with ice cream . If an alcoholic drink is added to the fruit, you obtain clericó .
Other uses of the term salad
Beyond food , the concept of salad has other uses. At a general level, a salad is called a mixture of elements that have no connection or that are dissimilar .
A musical genre that brings together styles and languages ; a poem that contains verses from other works; and a lyrical composition that uses different meters are also called salad.