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ԾçǾ
[ nee-swahz; French nee-swaz ]
adjective
- in the style of Nice, France.
- garnished or prepared with tomatoes, and often anchovies, black olives, capers, etc.:
salade ԾçǾ.
noun
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Example Sentences
At the heart of the lounge is a brasserie-style dining area with a broad variety of tasty French classics from Monkfish Provençale to salad Nicoise and fresh breads and cheeses.
The cod she might put on toast for a “little Nicoise on toast kind of thing.”
Dinner and a full cocktail menu are in the plans for later this summer, but for now, head here for what might be the world’s best orange pecan shortbread cookies, plus incredible meatball subs and killer ԾçǾ salads.
In her Five Weeknight Dishes newsletter, Emily Weinstein shares this tip from a reader: If you’re cooking for picky eaters, try a çǾ salad, which lets everyone pick their favorites off the platter.
Some of the fancy stuff I became hooked on like foie gras, Kobe A5 Wagyu, ԾçǾ salads, flambés, and all that didn't really interest him.
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What does ԾçǾ mean?
çǾ is most often used in the name of a salad that typically includes tomatoes, olives, and anchovies, among other ingredients.
In general, ԾçǾ means “in the style of Nice, France.” çǾ is also used to refer to the ԾçǾ olive, a small variety of olive with a rich, nutty flavor. Because it refers to a place name, it is sometimes capitalized as çǾ. It is properly spelled with the mark under the c (called a cedilla), but that is usually omitted by English speakers.
Example: I love a good ԾçǾ salad, especially when it has tuna.
Where does ԾçǾ come from?
çǾ comes from the French phrase à la ԾçǾ and means “of Nice,” a French city on the Mediterranean coast. Other things can be described as ԾçǾ (like the olive), but it is best known as the name of the salad associated with Nice, France, where it is said to have originated. In French, it is called salade ԾçǾ.
çǾ salad usually contains tomatoes, olives, and anchovies, and it is usually dressed with olive oil. However, controversy reigns over what the correct formulation should be. Purists claim that the original was made with just tomatoes, anchovies, and olive oil. However, common additions include hard-boiled eggs, tuna, potatoes, green beans, spring onions, and basil. Some suggest that even adding lettuce is unacceptable.
After you decide exactly what you should put in it, make sure you know how to pronounce it: it’s [ nee-swahz ] (not [ nih-koiz ]).
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How is ԾçǾ used in real life?
çǾ salad is one of those popular salads with a famous name, like Caesar salad, Cobb salad, and Waldorf salad.
Drizzling Nicoise Salad with a tangy mustard-lemon vinaigrette!
— Catherine McBride (@McBrideWriter)
We can’t believe it’s been a week since our immersion day! A tuna çǾ salad wouldn’t have gone a miss today! 🇫🇷
— Y5@NEP (@Y5_NEP)
This easy to make Salad has it all! Fresh veggies and hearty protein, drizzled in the best vinaigrette ever 😋
Make this classic in 20 mins! 🥗
Get the Recipe 👉— Pickled Plum Food and Drinks (@misspickledplum)
Try using ԾçǾ?
Which of the following things would not be appropriate to describe as ԾçǾ?
A. a type of olive
B. a salad with tomatoes, olives, and anchovies
C. a type of Italian bread made in Naples
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