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Carolina caviar

Carolina caviar noun: a side dish or dip made from black-eyed peas, to which may be added onion, tomatoes, corn, and spices.

Noun

Carolina caviar (uncountable)

  1. A side dish or dip made from black-eyed peas, to which may be added onion, tomatoes, corn, and spices.
    • Carolina Caviar / This makes a great side dish. You can also serve it with wholegrain crackers or pita chips for an hors d'oeuvre or a snack. 2 (15-ounce) cans black - eyed peas, drained and rinsed / 1 small sweet purple onion[…]2006, Margaret McCullers Kocsis, Savvy Eating for the Whole Family: Whole Foods, Whole Family, Whole Life, Capital Books, →ISBN, page 218
    • […] Carolina Caviar / This isn't a real caviar, but rather a salsa made from black-eyed peas that, for Southerners, rivals the flavor of the ritzier roe. It marinates in Italian dressing, so spoon the spicy blend into a serving bowl using a slotted spoon.2017 January 20, The Editors of Southern Living, Southern Living Quick & Easy: Over 600 Of Our Best Fast & Delicious Dishes For Everyday Suppers, Time Inc. Books, →ISBN
  2. Synonym of pimento cheese.
    Synonyms:
    pimento cheese
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Carolina, caviar.

Synonyms of Carolina caviar

Questions about Carolina caviar

What does Carolina caviar mean?
Carolina caviar means a side dish or dip made from black-eyed peas, to which may be added onion, tomatoes, corn, and spices.
What part of speech is Carolina caviar?
Carolina caviar is a noun.

Words near Carolina caviar in the dictionary

  1. Carolina ash
  2. Carolina blue
  3. Carolina bugbane
  4. Carolina burger
  5. Carolina burgers
  6. Carolina caviar
  7. Carolina chickadee
  8. Carolina chickadees
  9. Carolina cranesbill
  10. Carolina cranesbills
  11. Carolina dog

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