Spanish word

ensaladilla

Pronunciation

IPA/ensalaˈðiʝa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounRussian salad

Example

En la cena probé una ensaladilla y me gustó.

At dinner I tried a Russian salad and liked it.

Illustration for ensaladilla (Russian salad)

More examples

Por favor, tráiganos una porción de ensaladilla.

Please bring us a helping of Russian salad.

Core concept

Small potato-and-vegetable salad bound in mayonnaise, served as a shared tapa.

Common phrases

  • ensaladilla rusa

    Russian salad

  • porción de ensaladilla

    helping of Russian salad

  • tapa de ensaladilla

    small plate of Russian salad

Similar words

ensaladilla rusa: Cold potato-and-vegetable salad mixed with mayonnaise and often labeled 'Russian salad' on menus.
ensalada: Fresh or chilled mix of raw or cooked vegetables or fruit dressed with vinaigrette or other sauce.
patatas aliñadas: Cooked potato chunks dressed with oil, vinegar and herbs and served chilled as a simple side.

Definition in Spanish

Ensaladilla es el nombre de una ensalada fría, generalmente a base de patata y mayonesa, consumida como tapa, guarnición o en raciones para compartir.

Word origin

Ensaladilla is a diminutive of ensalada, and the customary label 'rusa' refers to the Russian Olivier salad that is the source of the potato-and-mayonnaise mix associated with it.

Usage tips

  • Menus often list it as ensaladilla or ensaladilla rusa, and the presence or absence of the word 'rusa' does not always change the basic potato-and-mayo character.

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