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Noodle Salad

/ˈnuː.dəl ˈsæ.ləd/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    A dish consisting of cooked noodles mixed with various vegetables, dressings, and sometimes proteins, served cold or at room temperature.

    "For lunch, I made a refreshing noodle salad with cucumbers and sesame dressing."
  2. 2

    A type of salad that incorporates noodles as a primary ingredient, often served as a side dish or main course.

    "The potluck featured a delicious noodle salad that everyone enjoyed."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'noodle' originates from the German word 'Nudel', which referred to a type of pasta. 'Salad' comes from the Latin 'salata', meaning 'salted', which referred to a dish of vegetables seasoned with salt. The combination reflects a culinary practice that emerged in the 20th century, blending various cultural influences in food preparation.

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