In hot summers, nothing whets our appetite like a fresh salad. Quick and easy to make, it is a must-have on the table. While many may think it’s just about mixing some vegetables together and adding a sauce, salads come in many variations around the world.
炎炎夏日，没有什么比一盘新鲜沙拉更能让人食指大动了。制作简便的沙拉已成为餐桌上的必备菜。但是，在不少人看来，沙拉不过是各种蔬菜混搭再淋上些酱汁罢了。其实，世界各地的沙拉千差万别、各不相同。

Here, we introduce some well-known salads from different regions. Fruit, vegetables or meat, you will find one that appeals to your taste.
接下来，就给大家介绍几种世界各地有名的沙拉。水果，蔬菜或者肉类沙拉，总有一款让你胃口大开！

Sesame Chicken Salad
芝麻鸡肉沙拉

Origin: Asia
原产地：亚洲

Packed with fresh vegetables and a sesame dressing, this chicken salad is a light and refreshing meal perfect for summer nights. Highlighted by juicy chicken breast, coriander, and toasted sesame seeds, the bulk is made up of peppers, cucumber and snap peas. The sesame dressing ties all the ingredients together and gives the dish a sweet and tangy flavor. Also, it puts any leftover chicken to good use and only takes a few minutes to prepare.
在鸡肉的基础上，这道口味清新的沙拉包含了各色的新鲜蔬菜，并饰以喷香的芝麻，堪称夏日夜晚爽口解暑的经典。滑嫩的鸡胸肉配上少量香菜，熟芝麻，正是这道菜的特色所在；同时，还可搭配辣椒，黄瓜和豌豆。芝麻的清香恰到好处地融合了鸡肉，蔬菜和其他原料的味道，为整道菜带来甘甜、浓烈的滋味。这道菜还能让所有剩下的鸡肉发挥余热，只需几分钟即可上桌。



Mango Salad
泰式芒果沙拉

Origin: Thailand
原产地：泰国

Crisp and refreshing, this salad is made with unripened (green) mango, mung bean sprouts, red pepper and plenty of coriander. Thin strips of mango are tossed in a tangy dressing that features all the flavors of Thai cooking: tart fresh lime juice, salty fish sauce, spicy chilies, and sweet brown sugar. You can add some basil and peanuts before serving to maintain color and texture. As a bonus, it’s low in calories and fat to keep you in shape.
口感爽脆，口味清新，这道水果沙拉主要以青芒果，绿豆芽，红椒和大量香菜制成。青芒果切成薄片状，洒上一种泰国传统的浓郁调味汁，这种酱汁主要由新鲜酸橙汁、鱼露、泰式甜辣椒和红糖组成。你也可以加一些罗勒和花生，保持其色泽与口感。这道菜低脂低卡，正适合需要保持体型的你！



Salad Nicoise
法式尼斯沙拉

Origin: France
原产地：法国

Originating from the Cote d’Azur region of France along the Mediterranean sea, which is known for its olives and plentiful seafood, the salad nicoise is made by combining tomatoes, eggs, cucumber, green onions, artichokes, garlic and anchovies. The dressing is made from olive oil, basil, salt, pepper and vinegar. Not only tasty, it’s full of protein and carbohydrates, which will keep you full until the next meal. Appearing like a rainbow, it covers a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals as well. Popular in the US, it was taken its place next to the classic Cobb salad.
这道沙拉原产于法国南部地中海沿岸的蓝色海岸地区，那里盛产橄榄和各类海鲜。法式尼斯沙拉由西红柿、熟鸡蛋、黄瓜、青蒜、洋蓟、大蒜和鯷鱼搭配而成。其调味汁用到了橄榄油、罗勒、盐、胡椒和少量醋。这道沙拉不但美味，而且富含蛋白质和碳水化合物，让你在下一餐之前不会再感到饥饿。再加上彩虹般的颜色搭配，这道富含维生素和矿物质沙拉已经风靡美国，排名仅次于经典的科布沙拉。


Caesar Salad
凯撒沙拉

Origin: Mexico
原产地：墨西哥

Also known as the king of salads, this dish is not named after the illustrious Roman emperor Caesar, but an Italian chef called Caesar Cardini who created this salad in his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924. It became popular in Hollywood and is considered an American classic.
这道沙拉又被称作“沙拉之王”。其“凯撒”之名并非取自大名鼎鼎的罗马君王凯撒大帝，而是来自创造出这道菜的意大利厨师凯撒?卡蒂尼。1924年，卡蒂尼在墨西哥提华纳的餐厅里做出了这道美味的沙拉。随后，凯撒沙拉迅速在好莱坞走红，被视作一道经典美国菜。


Typically a salad of romaine lettuce, croutons and egg dressed with Parmesan cheese, oil and lemon juice, it is usually prepared and served right at the table. Worcestershire sauce and anchovies are common ingredients. The crunchy romaine lettuce and sharp bits of Parmesan cheese create its unique texture.
通常，这道沙拉用长叶莴苣、油炸面包丁、熟鸡蛋制成，并配以帕玛森奶酪，橄榄油和柠檬汁。一般在餐桌上现吃现做。其常见的配料还包括伍斯特沙司和鯷鱼。爽脆的莴苣叶和浓郁的帕玛森奶酪给这道沙拉增添了独特的口感。

Caprese Salad
意式卡布里沙拉

Origin: Italy
原产地：意大利

With a minimum of ingredients, this fresh and juicy salad is a favorite among salad lovers. It originates from the southwest island of Capri in Italy and reflects the colors of the Italian flag. Traditionally, it consists of tomatoes, sliced mozzarella cheese and basil leaves, drizzled with olive oil. In Italy, this salad is usually served as an appetizer. In other places, it is also served as a side dish or a popular filling for sandwiches. While simple to make, it requires the best ingredients, such as ripe and juicy tomatoes.
作为原料最少的一道沙拉，意式卡布里沙拉以其新鲜多汁的口味成为沙拉爱好者的最爱。它来自意大利西南部的卡布里岛，各种食材的颜色也与意大利的国旗的色彩相一致。传统上，这道菜需要西红柿，片状马苏里拉奶酪和罗勒叶，再点缀上少量橄榄油。在意大利，卡布里沙拉通常是开胃菜，但在其他地区，它也被用作配菜或者三明治馅料。虽然制作简单，但要做好这道沙拉需要最好的食材，只有完全成熟且汁液丰富的西红柿才能诠释出卡布里沙拉的最佳口感。