Fried Dough Foods, Cold Soups, Fruit and Sweet Soups and 6 More Topics · Foods & Drinks — English Vocabulary

Learn 133 English words covering Fried Dough Foods, Cold Soups, Fruit and Sweet Soups and 6 more topics from the Foods & Drinks — English Vocabulary list, each with pronunciation, a definition and example sentences.

133 words Foods & Drinks — English Vocabulary

Fried Dough Foods

donut /ˈdoʊˌnʌt/ noun

a small, ring-shaped fried cake made from sweetened dough

"The donut is glazed."

"He grabbed a chocolate glazed donut and a cup of coffee on his way to the morning meeting."

cronut /kɹɑːnʌt/ noun

a type of pastry made by deep-frying croissant-like dough, typically shaped like a doughnut

"Cronut is croissant-doughnut hybrid."

"The cronut was a hybrid pastry that combined croissant and donut with flaky layers and a sweet glaze."

Berliner /bɝˈɫaɪnɝ/, /bɝˈɫɪnɝ/ noun

a type of German pastry, similar to a jelly-filled doughnut, typically round and often dusted with powdered sugar

"Berliner is jelly-filled donut."

"The Berliner was a German donut filled with jam and dusted with powdered sugar no hole."

ring donut /ɹɪŋ doʊnʌt/ noun

a type of donut with a round shape and a hole in the center, typically made from a sweetened dough that is deep-fried and sometimes coated with sugar or glaze

"Ring donut has hole in center."

"The ring donut had a hole in the middle and was coated with powdered sugar or cinnamon."

filled donut /fɪld doʊnʌt/ noun

a type of fried or baked pastry made from sweet dough that is typically filled with a sweet filling

"Filled donut has cream jelly."

"The filled donut was injected with jelly custard or cream after frying."

donut hole /doʊnʌt hoʊl/ noun

a small, round piece of doughnut that is typically removed from the center of a larger doughnut during the cooking process

"Donut hole is small."

"The donut hole was a sweet, bite-sized treat perfect for snacking on the go."

fritter /ˈfɹɪtɝ/ noun

a piece of food that is coated in batter and deep-fried

"Fritter has fruit batter."

"The apple fritter was a delicious deep-fried pastry filled with sweet, spiced fruit."

Dutchie /dʌtʃi/ noun

a type of donut containing raisins that is coated with a sugary glaze

"Dutchie is square donut."

"The Dutchie was a square or rectangular donut often filled with raisins or apples."

mochi donut /mɑːtʃaɪ doʊnʌt/ noun

a type of donut made with mochi flour, which is derived from glutinous rice, and typically has a chewy texture, a round shape with a hole in the center, and is often flavored with various toppings or fillings

"Mochi donut has chewy texture."

"The mochi donut was chewy from glutinous rice flour and shaped into a ring of small connected balls."

long john /lɑːŋ dʒɑːn/ noun

a type of donut that is typically rectangular in shape and filled with cream or custard, and often topped with icing or glaze

"Long john is oblong donut."

"The long john was an oblong donut filled with cream or custard and topped with chocolate icing."

cruller /kɹˈʌlɚ/ noun

a type of pastry that is twisted into a twisted, fluted shape and is made from a sweet, yeast dough that is fried until it is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside

"Cruller has twisted shape."

"The cruller had a twisted ridged shape and a light airy texture from the special dough."

beignet /bˈeɪnɪt/ noun

a French pastry that is made from deep-fried choux pastry and is often served with powdered sugar on top

"Beignet is French pastry."

"The warm beignet was generously dusted with powdered sugar and tasted heavenly."

gulab jamun /ɡjˈʊlæb dʒˈæmʌn/ noun

a sweet dish widely popular in the Indian subcontinent consisting of fried paneer that is boiled in a liquid that consists rose water

"Gulab jamun soaks in syrup."

"The gulab jamun was a milk solid dumpling fried and soaked in rose flavored sugar syrup."

jalebi /dʒeɪlbaɪ/ noun

a sweet, deep-fried dessert from India and Pakistan made with wheat flour batter soaked in sugar syrup

"Jalebi is spiral fried sweet."

"The jalebi was a pretzel shaped coil of deep fried batter soaked in saffron scented sugar syrup."

tulumba /tuːlʌmbə/ noun

a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made of deep-fried choux pastry that is soaked in a sweet syrup and often flavored with rosewater or lemon juice

"Tulumba is fried syrup soaked pastry."

"The tulumba was a crispy fried Syrian pastry shaped like small fingers and soaked in syrup."

churro /tʃɜːɹoʊ/ noun

a Spanish or Mexican fried dough pastry, typically in the shape of a long, ridged stick

"Churro is fried cinnamon pastry."

"The Spanish churro was a ridged fried dough stick rolled in cinnamon sugar and dipped in thick hot chocolate."

Brown Bobby /bɹaʊn bɑːbi/ noun

a type of triangular doughnut that is baked using a specialized machine that resembles and is operated similarly to a waffle iron

"Brown Bobby is chocolate-covered donut."

"The Brown Bobby was a baked donut with a sugar coating and a slightly denser texture than fried versions."

Boston cream donut /bɔstən kɹiːm doʊnʌt/ noun

a type of round, yeast-leavened fried dough pastry filled with vanilla custard or cream, typically topped with chocolate icing or glaze

"Boston cream donut has custard."

"The Boston cream donut was filled with vanilla custard and topped with chocolate glaze."

koeksister /koʊksɪstɚ/ noun

a traditional South African pastry made of braided dough that is deep-fried and then dipped in a sweet syrup, often flavored with cinnamon, ginger, or lemon juice, and sometimes coated with desiccated coconut

"Koeksister is plaited syrup pastry."

"The koeksister was a sweet sticky South African pastry braided and fried then dipped in cold syrup."

Cold Soups

gazpacho /ɡæzpˈætʃoʊ/ noun

a cold Spanish soup made with blended vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onions

"Gazpacho is cold tomato soup."

"Gazpacho was a cold Spanish tomato soup blended with cucumber peppers garlic and olive oil."

cucumber soup /kjuːkʌmbɚ suːp/ noun

a cold or hot soup made primarily with cucumbers, often mixed with other ingredients such as yogurt, herbs, and spices

"Cucumber soup is chilled."

"The chilled cucumber soup was refreshing on hot days garnished with dill and yogurt."

ajoblanco /ædʒəblænkoʊ/ noun

a cold Spanish soup made with bread, almonds, garlic, olive oil, and sometimes other ingredients

"Ajoblanco is almond garlic soup."

"Ajoblanco was a cold Spanish soup made from bread almonds garlic and olive oil."

yogurt soup /joʊɡɚt suːp/ noun

a type of soup that is made with yogurt as the main ingredient, often mixed with vegetables, herbs, and spices, and is popular in Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and Eastern European cuisines

"Yogurt soup is Turkish."

"The cold yogurt soup was flavored with mint cucumber and sometimes rose petals."

vichyssoise /ˌviʃɪˈswɑz/ noun

a chilled potato and leek soup that is typically pureed and blended with cream, and is often garnished with chives or other herbs

"Vichyssoise is cold leek potato soup."

"Vichyssoise was a chilled potato leek soup named after a French chef in New York."

salmorejo /sælmoːɹdʒoʊ/ noun

a cold, tomato-based soup from southern Spain that is typically served with chopped hard-boiled eggs and ham

"Salmorejo is thick tomato soup."

"Salmorejo was a thicker version of gazpacho from Cordoba served with hard boiled egg and ham."

holodnik /hɑːlədnɪk/ noun

a cold soup from Russia and Ukraine, made with beets, cucumbers, scallions, and kefir or sour cream, and often served with hard-boiled eggs and dill

"Holodnik is beet soup."

"My grandmother taught me how to prepare holodnik, a refreshing cold soup perfect for hot summer days."

okroshka /ˈɑːkɹɑːʃkə/ noun

a cold Russian soup typically made with kvass or kefir, boiled potatoes, and chopped vegetables and often served with boiled eggs and sour cream

"Okroshka is kvass soup."

"Okroshka was a Russian cold soup based on kvass or kefir with chopped vegetables and meat."

jade soup /dʒeɪd suːp/ noun

a traditional soup made with fresh corn, milk or cream, onions, garlic, and other seasonings that give it a vibrant green color

"Jade soup has vegetables."

"The pale green jade soup was made from pureed peas or spinach with chicken broth."

sorrel soup /sɔːɹəl suːp/ noun

a traditional soup made from the leaves of the sorrel plant, typically cooked with potatoes, onions, and sometimes cream, and served hot or cold

"Sorrel soup is tangy."

"The tart sorrel soup had a lemony flavor from the leafy green cooked into the broth."

naengmyeon /niːŋmjoʊn/ noun

a Korean cold noodle soup dish made with buckwheat or sweet potato noodles and served in a cold broth with various toppings

"Naengmyeon is cold noodle soup."

"Naengmyeon were cold buckwheat noodles in icy broth served with cucumber and sliced beef."

chilled soup /tʃɪld suːp/ noun

a cold soup made with fresh ingredients, often enjoyed as a refreshing dish during hot weather

"Chilled soup serves cold."

"The chilled soup was served cold often fruit based or pureed vegetables for summer."

tarator /tæɹeɪɾɚ/ noun

a traditional cold soup or sauce found in many Balkan, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisines

"Tarator has yogurt cucumber."

"Tarator was a Balkan cold soup of yogurt cucumber walnuts and dill sometimes with garlic."

Fruit and Sweet Soups

che /tʃiː/ noun

a Vietnamese dessert or sweet beverage made with a variety of ingredients such as beans, fruits, tapioca pearls, and coconut milk, often served cold

"Che is Vietnamese dessert soup."

"Che was a Vietnamese cold dessert soup with beans corn or tapioca in sweetened coconut milk."

ginataan /dʒɪnɐtɑːn/ noun

a Filipino dish made with coconut milk as a base

"Ginataan has coconut milk."

"Ginataan was a Filipino soup of various ingredients cooked in coconut milk served hot or cold."

shiruko /ʃɜːɹuːkoʊ/ noun

a Japanese sweet soup made from sweet red bean paste (anko) and typically served hot or warm

"Shiruko is red bean soup."

"Shiruko was a sweet Japanese red bean soup with grilled rice cakes served warm."

tong sui /tɑːŋ suːi/ noun

a sweet, hot or cold Chinese dessert soup typically made with a variety of ingredients

"Tong sui is sweet soup."

"Tong sui was a generic Cantonese term for sweet warm or chilled dessert soups."

black sesame soup /blæk sɛsɐmi suːp/ noun

a Chinese dessert soup made from ground black sesame seeds

"Black sesame soup is warm dessert."

"The black sesame soup was a thick sweet Chinese dessert made from ground black sesame seeds."

tofu pudding /toʊfuː pʊdɪŋ/ noun

a smooth and creamy dessert made from tofu, sugar, and flavorings, often enjoyed as a silky and healthy plant-based dessert

"Tofu pudding is silky."

"Tofu pudding was silken tofu served in warm sweet ginger syrup as a dessert."

coconut soup /koʊkənʌt suːp/ noun

a flavorful soup made with coconut milk as a key ingredient

"Coconut soup is Thai."

"The coconut soup was creamy and fragrant with lemongrass galangal and lime leaves."

sour cherry soup /saɪʊɹ tʃɛɹi suːp/ noun

a traditional Hungarian dish made from sour cherries, sugar, and water, often combined with other ingredients

"Sour cherry soup is Hungarian."

"The Hungarian sour cherry soup was served chilled with sour cream and sometimes cinnamon."

kissel /ˈkɪsəɫ/ noun

a dessert or drink of Slavic origin made from fruit juice or puree, usually thickened with starch or arrowroot

"Kissel is berry pudding."

"Kissel was a Russian fruit pudding thickened with cornstarch or potato starch and served as dessert."

bilo-bilo /bɪloʊbɪloʊ/ noun

a Filipino dessert made from glutinous rice balls, often served in a sweet and creamy coconut milk soup with various ingredients

"Bilo-bilo has rice balls."

"Bilo bilo was a Filipino dessert soup with glutinous rice balls and coconut milk."

koldskal /koʊldskəl/ noun

a traditional Danish cold buttermilk soup made with buttermilk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice

"Koldskal is buttermilk soup."

"Koldskal was a Danish cold buttermilk soup served with small dry biscuits crumbled on top."

blueberry soup /bluːbɛɹi suːp/ noun

a fruity and often sweet soup made from blueberries, typically served chilled or warm as a dessert or appetizer

"Blueberry soup is Scandinavian."

"The blueberry soup was served chilled as a starter or dessert in Nordic countries."

Vegetable Soups

borscht /ˈbɔɹʃt/ noun

a traditional soup from Eastern Europe, typically made with beets, potatoes, cabbage, and other vegetables, often served with sour cream and dill

"Borscht has beets."

"Borscht was a beetroot soup from Eastern Europe often served hot with sour cream and dill."

corn chowder /kˈɔːɹn tʃˈaʊdɚ/ noun

a thick and creamy soup typically made with corn, potatoes, onions, and broth, often with the addition of bacon or ham for extra flavor

"Corn chowder has corn potatoes."

"Corn chowder was a creamy American soup with corn potatoes and often bacon or seafood."

minestrone /ˌmɪnəˈstɹoʊˌni/ noun

a type of soup that contains pasta and vegetables, originated in Italy

"The minestrone was full of vegetables."

"Italian minestrone soup is full of fresh vegetables and beans."

spring soup /spɹɪŋ suːp/ noun

a type of soup that features fresh ingredients typically associated with the spring season

"Spring soup is fresh."

"The Hungarian spring soup contained young vegetables like carrots peas and green beans in broth."

ribollita /ɹɪbəliːɾə/ noun

a hearty Italian vegetable soup made with beans, bread, and vegetables

"Ribollita is hearty soup."

"Ribollita was a Tuscan bread soup made from leftover vegetables and beans reheated the next day."

pickle soup /pɪkəl suːp/ noun

a soup made with pickled vegetables, broth, and often other ingredients such as potatoes, carrots, and dill

"Pickle soup is tangy."

"Pickle soup was a Polish dish using fermented cucumber brine for a sour tangy broth."

atama soup /ætɑːmə suːp/ noun

a traditional Nigerian soup made with vegetables, palm nut extract, and typically other ingredients

"Atama soup is Nigerian."

"Atama soup was a Nigerian palm nut soup made with beef fish and traditional leafy vegetables."

rassolnik /ɹæsəlnɪk/ noun

a traditional Russian soup made with pickles, meat (such as beef or pork), barley, and often potatoes and other vegetables

"Rassolnik has pickles."

"Rassolnik was a Russian soup with pickled cucumbers barley and beef kidneys or other offal."

cock-a-leekie /kˈɑːkɐlˈiːki/ noun

a traditional Scottish soup made with chicken, leeks, rice or barley, and prunes

"Cock-a-leekie soup has chicken."

"Cock a leekie was a Scottish chicken and leek soup traditionally thickened with rice or barley."

scotch broth /skˈɑːtʃ bɹˈɑːθ/ noun

a Scottish soup made with lamb or beef, barley, root vegetables, and sometimes dried pulses

"Scotch broth has lamb."

"Scotch broth was a filling Scottish soup of lamb barley and root vegetables slow simmered."

alphabet soup /ˈælfəbˌɛt sˈuːp/ noun

a type of soup that contains noodles in the shape of letters

"Alphabet soup has letter noodles."

"The alphabet soup contained pasta shaped like letters floating in a tomato based broth."

wonton soup /wˈɑːntən sˈuːp/ noun

is a popular Chinese soup made with a savory broth, filled wontons, and usually includes vegetables such as bok choy, mushrooms, and scallions

"Wonton soup has dumplings."

"Wonton soup was a Chinese dish of pork filled dumplings in a light ginger scented broth."

potage /ˈpoʊˌtɑʒ/, /ˈpoʊtədʒ/ noun

a thick soup typically made by simmering vegetables and meat in a stock or water

"Potage is thick soup."

"Potage was a thick soup made from pureed vegetables or legumes often served as a lunch course."

mulligatawny /mˈʌlɪɡˌætɔːni/ noun

a soup that originated from the Indian subcontinent and typically contains curry, vegetables, rice, and sometimes meat

"Mulligatawny is curry soup."

"Mulligatawny was an Anglo Indian curry soup with chicken rice and coconut milk."

Fish and Seafood Soups

bouillabaisse /bˈuːɪlˌæbeɪs/ noun

a traditional French fish stew made with a variety of fish, shellfish, vegetables, and herbs, typically served with bread and a garlicky mayonnaise called rouille

"Bouillabaisse is fish stew."

"Bouillabaisse was a Provencal fish stew made with at least three types of Mediterranean fish."

chowder /ˈtʃaʊdɝ/ noun

a type of soup that is typically made with seafood such as clams or fish, or sometimes with vegetables, and is often thickened with cream or potatoes

"Chowder is creamy soup."

"Chowder was a thick soup with cream or milk typically containing clams fish or corn."

clam chowder /klˈæm tʃˈaʊdɚ/ noun

a creamy soup made with clams, potatoes, onions, and milk or cream, typically seasoned with herbs and spices

"Clam chowder has clams."

"New England clam chowder was creamy white while Manhattan clam chowder had a tomato base."

fish chowder /fˈɪʃ tʃˈaʊdɚ/ noun

a type of chowder that is made with different types of fish, potatoes, onions, and milk or cream, often seasoned with herbs and spices

"Fish chowder has fish."

"Fish chowder was a hearty soup made with white fish potatoes onions and cream or milk."

gumbo /ˈɡəmboʊ/ noun

a stew or soup that originated in southern Louisiana, typically made with a strongly-flavored roux, vegetables, meat or seafood, and the vegetable okra as a thickening agent

"Gumbo has okra."

"Gumbo was a Louisiana stew thickened with okra or filé powder and containing seafood or sausage."

buridda /bɛɹɪdə/ noun

a traditional Italian fish stew or soup from Liguria, typically made with mixed fish, tomatoes, garlic and white wine

"Buridda is fish stew."

"Buridda was an Italian fish stew from Liguria made with mixed seafood and tomatoes."

mohinga /moʊhɪŋɡə/ noun

a traditional Burmese fish-based noodle soup, often considered as Myanmar's national dish

"Mohinga is noodle soup."

"Mohinga was a Burmese fish noodle soup considered the national dish of Myanmar."

sliced fish soup /slaɪst fɪʃ suːp/ noun

a type of soup where fish is thinly sliced and cooked in a broth with various vegetables, herbs, and seasonings

"Sliced fish soup has fish."

"Sliced fish soup was a Singaporean dish with fresh fish slices in a light clear broth."

cullen skink /kʌlən skɪŋk/ noun

a traditional Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes, onions, and cream, known for its rich and smoky flavor

"Cullen skink has fish."

"Cullen skink was a Scottish smoked haddock chowder with potatoes onions and milk."

lung fung soup /lʌŋ fʌŋ suːp/ noun

a Chinese soup made with chicken and shrimp

"Lung fung soup has chicken."

"The luxurious lung fung soup was a rich Chinese broth containing tender pieces of chicken and shrimp."

she-crab soup /ʃiːkɹæb suːp/ noun

a creamy and savory soup made with blue crab meat, crab roe, and typically flavored with sherry

"She-crab soup has crab."

"She crab soup was a South Carolina specialty made with crab roe and cream sherry."

laksa /lˈæksə/ noun

a dish consisting of noodles served in a hot soup, originated in the Far East

"Laksa is noodle soup."

"Laksa was a spicy Malaysian noodle soup with coconut milk shrimp and fish cakes."

solyanka /sɑːlɪænkə/ noun

a traditional Russian soup that is sour and spicy and is typically made with meat, fish, or mushrooms

"Solyanka is spicy soup."

"Solyanka was a Russian thick soup with pickles capers olives and multiple kinds of meat."

Green Salads

composed salad /kəmpoʊzd sæləd/ noun

a type of salad where individual ingredients are artfully arranged and presented on a plate, rather than being mixed together

"Composed salad is arranged."

"A composed salad arranged ingredients artistically on a plate rather than tossing them together."

tossed salad /tˈɑːst sˈæləd/ noun

a type of salad where various ingredients are mixed together in a bowl, typically with a dressing

"Tossed salad mixes ingredients well."

"The tossed salad was mixed in a large bowl with greens vegetables and vinaigrette dressing."

wedge salad /wɛdʒ sæləd/ noun

a type of salad made with wedge-shaped lettuce, dressing, bacon, and toppings

"Wedge salad has lettuce."

"The wedge salad was a quarter head of iceberg lettuce topped with blue cheese dressing and bacon."

acar /ɐkɑːɹ/ noun

a type of Indonesian or Malaysian vegetable pickle, typically made with carrots, cucumbers, and other vegetables, marinated in a tangy and spicy sauce

"Acar is pickled vegetables."

"Acar was a pickled carrot and cucumber salad from Indonesia eaten as a side dish."

Afghan salad /ˈæfɡæn sæləd/ noun

a type of salad from Afghanistan, typically made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices

"Afghan salad has herbs."

"The Afghan salad was chopped cucumber tomato onion and cilantro dressed with lemon juice."

Arab salad /ˈæɹəb sæləd/ noun

a type of salad commonly found in Middle Eastern cuisine

"Arab salad has lemon."

"Arab salad consisted of finely chopped vegetables like cucumber tomato and parsley with olive oil."

garden salad /ɡɑːɹdən sæləd/ noun

a type of salad made with a variety of fresh vegetables

"Garden salad has lettuce tomatoes."

"The garden salad contained lettuce cucumber carrot and tomato with a simple vinaigrette."

Greek salad /ɡɹˈiːk sˈæləd/ noun

a salad made with olives, tomatoes, and feta cheese

"Greek salad has feta olives."

"Greek salad had tomato cucumber red onion feta cheese and olives with olive oil and oregano."

kachumbari /kætʃəmbɑːɹɹi/ noun

a type of East African salad made with chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and other fresh vegetables

"Kachumbari is tomato onion salad."

"Kachumbari was a fresh East African tomato and onion salad with cilantro and lime juice."

spinach salad /ˈspɪnɪtʃ ˈsæləd/ noun

a dish made with fresh spinach leaves, often combined with other ingredients

"Spinach salad uses baby spinach."

"The spinach salad had fresh baby spinach bacon crumbles hard boiled egg and warm bacon dressing."

arugula salad /æɹuːɡjʊlə sæləd/ noun

a dish made with fresh arugula leaves, often combined with other ingredients

"Arugula salad is peppery."

"The peppery arugula salad was dressed simply with lemon juice shaved parmesan and olive oil."

house salad /haʊs sæləd/ noun

a salad made with a mix of fresh greens, vegetables, and often additional toppings

"House salad is restaurant standard."

"The house salad was the default side salad served with most entrees at the restaurant."

harvest salad /hɑːɹvɪst sæləd/ noun

a salad made with seasonal ingredients such as roasted vegetables, fruits, nuts, and grains

"Harvest salad has nuts fruit."

"Harvest salad contained roasted squash dried cranberries pecans and goat cheese over mixed greens."

Mexican salad /mɛksɪkən sæləd/ noun

a salad made with ingredients commonly found in Mexican cuisine, such as beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes, and Mexican spices

"Mexican salad has beans corn."

"The Mexican salad included corn black beans avocado tortilla strips and creamy cilantro dressing."

Italian salad /ɪtælɪən sæləd/ noun

a salad made with ingredients commonly found in Italian cuisine, such as mixed greens, tomatoes, olives, peppers, cheese, and Italian dressing

"Italian salad has mozzarella."

"Italian salad had romaine lettuce red onion olives pepperoncini and provolone cheese with vinaigrette."

Bound Salads

tuna salad /tˈuːnə sˈæləd/ noun

a cold dish made with canned tuna, mayonnaise, and various other ingredients such as celery, pickles, and seasonings, often served on a bed of lettuce or between slices of bread

"Tuna salad has mayonnaise."

"Tuna salad was canned tuna mixed with mayonnaise celery and onion served in a sandwich."

chicken salad /tʃˈɪkɪn sˈæləd/ noun

a dish made primarily with chopped chicken, often mixed with vegetables, mayonnaise, or other seasonings

"Chicken salad has chopped chicken."

"Chicken salad combined chopped cooked chicken with mayonnaise grapes and walnuts or celery."

coleslaw /ˈkoʊɫˌsɫɑ/ noun

a side dish made of shredded raw cabbage and other vegetables, typically dressed with a mayonnaise-based dressing

"Coleslaw has shredded cabbage."

"Coleslaw was shredded cabbage and carrot mixed with mayonnaise or vinegar based dressing."

potato salad /pətˈeɪɾoʊ sˈæləd/ noun

a classic dish made with boiled potatoes that are mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, and other ingredients such as celery, onions, and pickles

"Potato salad has boiled potatoes."

"Potato salad was boiled potatoes mixed with mayonnaise mustard celery and hard boiled eggs."

pasta salad /pˈɑːstə sˈæləd/ noun

a cold dish made of cooked pasta, vegetables, and a dressing, usually a vinaigrette

"Pasta salad has cold noodles."

"Pasta salad was cold cooked pasta tossed with vegetables cheese and Italian dressing."

macaroni salad /mˌækɐɹˈoʊni sˈæləd/ noun

a cold dish made of cooked macaroni, vegetables, and a creamy dressing, usually a mayonnaise-based one

"Macaroni salad is pasta salad."

"Macaroni salad was elbow pasta with mayonnaise celery onion and sometimes tuna or ham."

egg salad /ˈɛɡ sæləd/ noun

a cold dish made of chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and other ingredients such as celery, onions, and mustard

"Egg salad has chopped eggs."

"The egg salad was chopped hard boiled eggs with mayonnaise mustard and paprika on white bread."

waldorf salad /wˈɑːldoːɹf sˈæləd/ noun

a cold dish made of apples, celery, walnuts, and a mayonnaise-based dressing

"Waldorf salad has apples walnuts."

"Waldorf salad was apples celery walnuts and grapes bound with mayonnaise on lettuce."

cheese slaw /tʃiːz slɔː/ noun

a type of salad made with shredded or thinly sliced cheese, often combined with cabbage, carrots, and other vegetables

"Cheese slaw has grated cheese."

"Cheese slaw added shredded cheddar cheese to traditional coleslaw for extra creaminess."

curtido /kɝˈtidoʊ/ noun

a traditional Salvadoran salad made with cabbage, carrots, onions, and sometimes jalapenos

"Curtido is Salvadoran slaw."

"Curtido was a Salvadoran cabbage slaw lightly fermented with carrots onion and oregano."

tabbouleh /tˈæbuːlˌeɪ/ noun

a dish of finely chopped onions, tomatoes, and parsley mixed with wheat, originated in Arab countries

"Tabbouleh has bulgur parsley."

"Tabbouleh was a Lebanese parsley salad with bulgur wheat tomato mint and lemon juice."

seven-layer salad /sɛvənleɪɚ sæləd/ noun

a classic American dish made with layers of lettuce, vegetables, cheese, and dressing

"Seven-layer salad stacks ingredients."

"Seven layer salad stacked lettuce peas cheddar cheese bacon and other ingredients in a glass bowl."

dressed herring /dɹɛst hɛɹɪŋ/ noun

a traditional Russian dish made with layers of pickled herring, vegetables, and mayonnaise

"Dressed herring has layered herring."

"Dressed herring was a Russian layered salad of salted herring beets potatoes and carrots."

frogeye salad /fɹoʊdʒaɪ sæləd/ noun

a sweet and fruity dessert salad made with acini di pepe pasta, pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and whipped topping

"Frogeye salad has acini de pepe."

"Frogeye salad used small pasta shaped like frog eyes with whipped topping and fruit."

Dinner Salads

Pittsburgh salad /pɪtsbɜːɡ sæləd/ noun

a unique salad that originated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, typically made with mixed greens

"Pittsburgh salad has french fries."

"Pittsburgh salad topped tossed greens with french fries and grilled chicken or steak."

Caesar salad /sˈiːzɚ sˈæləd/ noun

a cold dish made of romaine lettuce, croutons, and a creamy dressing, usually a mayonnaise-based one

"Caesar salad has romaine parmesan."

"Caesar salad had romaine lettuce croutons parmesan cheese and raw egg based dressing."

chef's salad /ʃˈɛfs sˈæləd/ noun

‌a salad that consists of hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, lettuce, and strips of cheese and meat

"Chef's salad has meats cheeses."

"Chef's salad contained ham turkey Swiss cheese hard boiled egg on mixed greens."

cobb salad /kɑːb sæləd/ noun

a popular American main course salad made with mixed greens, grilled or roasted chicken, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, and blue cheese

"Cobb salad has bacon egg."

"Cobb salad arranged chopped lettuce tomato bacon chicken egg avocado and blue cheese in rows."

Michigan salad /mɪʃɪɡən sæləd/ noun

a regional salad from the state of Michigan in the United States

"Michigan salad has cherries."

"Michigan salad featured dried cherries and apples with nuts over mixed greens and vinaigrette."

ceviche /sɛviːʃ/ noun

a dish typically made with raw fish or seafood that is marinated in citrus juice, mixed with various vegetables and spices, and served cold

"Ceviche is raw fish in citrus."

"Ceviche was raw fish cured in citrus juice with onion cilantro and chili served cold."

herring salad /hˈɛɹɪŋ sˈæləd/ noun

a traditional dish made with pickled herring, potatoes, onions, beets, and other ingredients, often dressed with a simple vinaigrette

"Herring salad has pickled herring."

"Herring salad combined salted herring with beets apples potatoes and pickles in sour cream."

olivier salad /ˈɑːlɪvɪɚ sæləd/ noun

a popular dish made with boiled potatoes, vegetables, and mayonnaise dressing

"Olivier salad has potatoes peas."

"Olivier salad was a Russian potato salad with peas carrots pickles and bologna in mayonnaise."

panzanella /pænzeɪnɛlə/ noun

an Italian salad made with stale bread, tomatoes, onions, and other vegetables, dressed with olive oil and vinegar

"Panzanella has bread tomatoes."

"Panzanella was a Tuscan bread salad with tomatoes cucumber onion and basil soaked in vinaigrette."

poke /ˈpoʊk/ noun

a Hawaiian dish typically made with raw fish, such as tuna or salmon, marinated in a sauce and served over rice or as a salad

"Poke is raw fish salad."

"Poke was a Hawaiian raw fish salad with soy sauce sesame oil onion and seaweed."

fattoush /fæɾaʊʃ/ noun

a Middle Eastern salad made with toasted or fried pita bread, mixed vegetables, and a tangy dressing

"Fattoush has toasted pita."

"Fattoush was a Levantine bread salad with toasted pita pieces mixed vegetables and sumac."

power salad /paʊɚ sæləd/ noun

a nutritious salad usually made with a variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and lean proteins, designed to provide a balanced and energy-boosting meal

"Power salad has protein."

"Power salad contained nutrient dense ingredients like kale quinoa avocado and seeds."

summer salad /sʌmɚ sæləd/ noun

a refreshing and light salad that incorporates seasonal fruits and vegetables, perfect for warm weather enjoyment

"Summer salad has seasonal produce."

"The summer salad featured fresh berries peaches and sugar snap peas over baby greens."

rainbow salad /ɹeɪnboʊ sæləd/ noun

a colorful salad that incorporates a variety of colorful vegetables and fruits, representing the colors of the rainbow

"Rainbow salad has colorful vegetables."

"Rainbow salad had red yellow orange green and purple vegetables sliced as matchsticks."

Salad Nicoise /sˈæləd nˈɪkɔɪs/ noun

a classic French salad made with mixed greens, boiled potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, tuna, olives, and anchovies, dressed with a vinaigrette

"Salad Nicoise has tuna anchovies."

"Salad Nicoise contained tuna hard boiled eggs olives tomatoes and anchovies on lettuce."

Pocket and Hero Sandwiches

American sub /ɐmɛɹɪkən sʌb/ noun

a type of sandwich made with a long roll or baguette that is typically filled with various meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments

"American sub has cold cuts."

"The American sub was a long sandwich roll filled with cold cuts cheese and vegetables."

submarine sandwich /sˈʌbmɚɹˌiːn sˈændwɪtʃ/ noun

a type of sandwich that is made on a long, cylindrical roll, filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments

"Submarine sandwich is long roll."

"The submarine sandwich was a long Italian bread roll filled with meats cheese and toppings."

hoagie /ˈhoʊɡi/ noun

(Pennsylvania) a sandwich made with a long piece of bread filled with meat, salad and cheese

"Hoagie is submarine sandwich."

"The hoagie was a Philadelphia term for a submarine sandwich with Italian meats and oil dressing."

Cuban sandwich /kjˈuːbən sˈændwɪtʃ/ noun

a type of sandwich made with a long, cylindrical roll filled with ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, and is grilled until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted

"Cuban sandwich has ham pork."

"The Cuban sandwich had roasted pork ham Swiss cheese pickles and mustard pressed flat."

souvlaki /suːvlˈæki/ noun

a dish of pieces of meat grilled on sticks, originated in Greece

"Souvlaki is meat skewer."

"Souvlaki was Greek grilled meat skewers served in pita bread with tzatziki and vegetables."

Doner kebab /dˈoʊnɚ kəbˈɑːb/ noun

a dish consisting of meat cooked on a spit served in thin slices and usually with pitta bread, originated in Turkey

"Doner kebab is sliced meat."

"Doner kebab was seasoned meat roasted on a vertical spit then sliced and served in flatbread."

cheese roll /tʃiːz ɹoʊl/ noun

a type of snack or appetizer made by spreading or rolling cheese, often with other ingredients

"Cheese roll has cheese filling."

"The cheese roll was simple rolled bread with melted cheese inside from New Zealand."

kati roll /kæɾi ɹoʊl/ noun

a popular street food from Kolkata, India, consisting of skewer-grilled meat or vegetables wrapped in a paratha (a type of flatbread)

"Kati roll is Indian wrap."

"Kati roll was an Indian street food of paratha bread rolled around spiced meat and eggs."

strudel /stɹˈuːdəl/ noun

a pastry made by rolling out thin layers of dough and filling it with a sweet or savory filling, then baking it until it is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside

"Strudel has thin pastry."

"The strudel was a thin layered pastry rolled around sweet or savory fillings like apple or cheese."

fougasse /faʊɡæs/ noun

a type of French flatbread, typically shaped into a leaf or an ear-like pattern, and often flavored with herbs, olives, or other ingredients

"Fougasse is French flatbread."

"Fougasse was a French flatbread often shaped like an ear of wheat or leaf."

calzone /kælzoʊn/ noun

a type of Italian folded pizza or turnover, typically made with pizza dough that is filled with cheese, sauce, and various toppings, then folded over and sealed before being baked or fried

"Calzone is folded pizza."

"The calzone was a folded pizza dough stuffed with ricotta mozzarella and tomato sauce."

stromboli /ˌstɹɑmboʊɫi/ noun

a dish made with rolled or folded pizza dough filled with ingredients like cheese, Italian meats, and vegetables, baked until golden and crispy

"Stromboli is rolled pizza."

"Stromboli was a rolled pizza dough filled with meats cheese and sauce then baked sliced."

runza /ɹʌnzə/ noun

A traditional Nebraska dish consisting of a yeast dough pocket filled with ground beef, onions, and cabbage

"Runza has cabbage meat."

"The runza was a German Russian pocket sandwich of bread dough filled with cabbage and beef."

bierock /bɪɹɑːk/ noun

a German-inspired pastry filled with ground meat, onions, and cabbage, baked until golden

"Bierock has meat cabbage."

"Bierock was a bread pocket filled with ground beef cabbage and onions similar to runza."

pepperoni roll /pɛpɚɹoʊni ɹoʊl/ noun

A roll made with pizza dough and typically filled with pepperoni and cheese, baked until golden

"Pepperoni roll has pepperoni inside."

"The pepperoni roll was a soft bread roll filled with pepperoni popular in West Virginia."

pizza roll /piːtsɚ ɹoʊl/ noun

a bite-sized snack made with pizza dough filled with cheese, sauce, and other toppings

"Pizza roll is bite-sized."

"Pizza rolls were small fried or baked turnovers filled with pizza sauce and cheese."

chicken roll /tʃɪkɪn ɹoʊl/ noun

a dish made with chicken, either as a bread roll filled with chicken or as a rolled chicken dish stuffed with various ingredients

"Chicken roll has chicken."

"The crispy chicken roll was a breaded chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese, then fried."

bocadillo /bɑːkɐdɪoʊ/ noun

a Spanish-style sandwich made with a baguette or roll, typically filled with various meats, cheese, and vegetables

"Bocadillo is Spanish sandwich."

"The bocadillo was a Spanish sandwich on a crusty baguette with simple fillings like ham or cheese."

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