1.NounA food made primarily of a mixture of raw or cold ingredients, typically vegetables, usually served with a dressing such as vinegar or mayonnaise.
"chicken salad; We'd like a couple of cheese salads and two Pepsis, please.; romaine salad; kale salad"
2.NounEspecially, such a mixture whose principal base is greens, most especially lettuce.
"romaine salad; kale salad"
3.NounA raw vegetable of the kind used in salads.
"sandwiches comprising a meat, a cheese, a salad, and a condiment"