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crumbly-feta-salad

/ˌkrʌm.bli ˈfɛt.ə ˈsæl.əd/
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noun

A salad topped with feta cheese that is broken into small, soft pieces. It usually has a fresh, salty taste and may include vegetables, herbs, or grains.

  • I made a crumbly-feta-salad for lunch.
  • This crumbly-feta-salad tastes fresh and salty.
  • She added a crumbly-feta-salad to the menu.

Adinary Nuance

A crumbly-feta-salad is not a special fixed dish name in English; it is a description. Use it when you want to picture the texture of the feta, not just the ingredients. It is more specific than 'feta salad' and more casual than a menu-style dish name.

In other languages

Vietnamese
salad phô mai feta vụn
Spanish
ensalada con feta desmenuzado
Chinese
羊乳酪沙拉
Japanese
フェタチーズのサラダ
Korean
부서진 페타 샐러드

Etymology

This is a modern descriptive phrase in English. It combines 'crumbly', 'feta', and 'salad' to show a salad with broken feta cheese.

Common phrases

crumbly fetafeta saladfresh salad with feta

Synonyms

Related words

Frequently asked questions

Is crumbly-feta-salad a common dictionary word?
No. It is a descriptive food phrase, not a standard dictionary headword.
How is crumbly-feta-salad different from feta salad?
Crumbly-feta-salad highlights the texture of the cheese more clearly.
Can I use this phrase in menu writing?
Yes, if you want to describe the salad simply and clearly.