tossed salad

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A salad tossed with a dressing: A dish consisting of mixed salad ingredients, such as lettuce and other vegetables, that have been gently mixed or "tossed" with a dressing or vinaigrette before serving.
Usage
  • The term "tossed salad" specifically refers to the preparation method where ingredients are combined with a dressing. It is a common menu item in restaurants and a standard dish in home cooking.
  • It is used as a countable noun (e.g., a tossed salad, two tossed salads).
Examples
  • Noun:
    • For a light lunch, I ordered a fresh tossed salad with vinaigrette.
    • She makes the best tossed salad with her homemade Italian dressing.
    • The dinner comes with a choice of soup or a tossed salad.
Advanced Usage
  • "tossed green salad": A more specific term often used to indicate a salad made primarily with leafy greens.
    • The steak was served with a simple tossed green salad.
Variants and Related Words
  • Toss (verb): To mix ingredients lightly by lifting and turning them. This is the action from which "tossed salad" derives its name.
    • Toss the lettuce with the dressing just before serving.
  • Salad (noun): The broader category of cold dishes often based on raw vegetables.
  • House salad (noun): A restaurant's standard tossed salad offering.
Synonyms
  • Mixed salad: A general term for a salad containing a variety of mixed ingredients.
  • Green salad: Emphasizes the leafy green components.
Notes
  • "Tossed salad" is a compound noun. The core definition focuses on the single concept of a salad prepared by tossing.
  • It is distinct from a "salad bar" (where one assembles their own salad) or specific named salads like a "Caesar salad" (which has a defined set of ingredients and dressing).
Noun
  1. salad tossed with a dressing