What does the cryptic crossword clue "Country salad lover prepared (2,8)" mean?

The definition is "Country". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SALAD + LOVER = ELSALVADOR; definition: "Country" The answer is ELSALVADOR.

Country salad lover prepared (2,8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16339 | 23 Across | 2020-06-17 flower