Insalata
Salad
Language note: A basic term for any variety of salads; 'insalata mista' means mixed salad.
Culture note: Italians usually dress salads with olive oil and vinegar.
Context: She decides to make a large bowl of fresh greens as another side dish.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Insalata
[een-sah-LAH-tah]
Salad
A cold dish made of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables, usually seasoned with oil, vinegar, or other dressing.
L'insalata è un contorno perfetto.
The salad is a perfect side dish.
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