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Meaning of Carolina caviar | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A side dish or dip made from black-eyed peas, to which may be added onion, tomatoes, corn, and spices.
    uncountable
  2. Synonym of pimento cheese.
    uncountable
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Carolina, caviar.
    uncountable

Examples

“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[…]”
“[…] 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.”
“Carolina Caviar is a popular, hearty tailgating snack and the perfect party dip for New Year's Day, when eating black-eyed peas is said to bring good luck.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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