crumbly-feta-salad
/ˌkrʌm.bli ˈfɛt.ə ˈsæl.əd/ IELTSAcademic
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
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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.