Salad is a transliteration of English Salad, which is usually translated as "salad" in northern China, "salad" in Shanghai and "salad" in Guangdong and Hongkong. If translated into Chinese, it means cold salad.

Salad is an appetizer, which is also called an appetizer in the west. It is made by processing various cold clinker or directly edible raw materials into smaller shapes, adding condiments or pouring various cold sauces or sauces.

The choice of raw materials for salad is very wide. All kinds of vegetables, fruits, seafood, eggs and meat can be used to make salad. But the raw materials must be fresh and tender, meeting the hygiene requirements. Salads are mostly characterized by bright color, beautiful appearance, fresh and refreshing, and appetizing.