Salad (noun)

1. A dish of raw or cooked vegetables, usually mixed with a dressing.
2. A dish made of small pieces of food, such as meat, fish, or eggs, mixed with vegetables or fruit.
3. A mixture of various ingredients, usually including greens, that is usually served cold.
4. A mixture of different things, often arranged artfully.

Origin:

From middle english salat, from old french salade, from latin salātus ("seasoned with salt"), from sal ("salt").

Examples:

1. She made a salad of mixed greens.
2. The salad had tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
3. I ordered a Caesar salad for lunch.
4. The chef prepared a salad of seasonal fruits.
5. The salad was garnished with croutons and shredded cheese.