In recent years, the metaphor of the United States as a "melting pot" has been replaced by some with the metaphor of the U.S. as which of the following? (1 point)

The metaphor of the United States as a "melting pot" has been replaced by some with the metaphor of the U.S. as **a salad bowl**. This metaphor emphasizes the idea of cultural diversity, where different cultures coexist while retaining their unique characteristics.