Synonyms for

Salads

Verb / ˈsælʌdz / Another word for salads — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A dish consisting of a mixture of small pieces of raw or cooked vegetables, usually seasoned with a dressing.

Synonyms & similar words

salad greens lettuce veggies spinach arugula endive radicchio watercress frisee

Synonyms by register

Formal

vegetable medley greens composed dish

Informal

side starter veggie mix

Literary

verdant plate garden bounty

Antonyms

meal main course dessert snack appetizer

Common collocations

  • green salad
  • fruit salad
  • Caesar salad
  • tuna salad
  • potato salad
  • garden salad
  • side salad
  • toss a salad

Word family

noun salad

Usage note

While 'salad' often implies a dish of raw vegetables, it can also refer to dishes with cooked ingredients, fruits, or even pasta and grains. It is typically served as a starter or a side dish.

Example sentences

  1. I love adding avocado to my salads.
  2. She made a big bowl of salad for the party.
  3. My favorite salad dressing is ranch.
  4. We had a salad bar for dinner tonight.
  5. He ordered a Caesar salad for his entree.

Quotes

  • A salad is not a meal. It's a style.
  • Salad can get a bad rap. People think of bland and watery iceberg lettuce, but in fact, salads are an art form, from the simplest rendition to a colorful kitchen-sink approach.
  • I don't think salad is very interesting. Fruit salad is okay, but vegetables? Please.

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