Feldsalat

lamb's lettuce, corn salad

noun FELT-za-laht Rare

Origin: compound: Feld (field) + Salat (salad), named for growing in fields

Usage Note

Feldsalat (also called Rapunzelsalat) is a small-leafed winter salad. Masculine: der Feldsalat. Very popular in Germany, often served with bacon (Speck) and croutons. Grown and sold year-round but peaks in autumn and winter.

Examples

"Feldsalat mit Speck und Croûtons ist ein Klassiker der deutschen Küche."

Natural Translation

Lamb's lettuce with bacon and croutons is a classic of German cuisine.

Literal Translation

Field salad with bacon and croutons is a classic of the German kitchen.

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