салат

салат

Salad.

Here, 'салат' is used to refer to a dish, specifically a fresh vegetable salad.

Я люблю есть свежий салат.

I love eating fresh salad.

In this case, 'салат' denotes a meal component or dish made primarily of mixed ingredients, usually vegetables, dressed to taste.

На обед сегодня салат с курицей.

Today's lunch is a salad with chicken.

Here, 'салат' refers to a type of plant, specifically lettuce, used as food.

Салат на грядке уже поспел.

The lettuce in the garden is already ripe.