Nova Lox (Noun)
Meaning
Brine-cured salmon that is less salty than most; sometimes sugar is also used in the curing.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- I'd rather have the nova lox on a toasted bagel with cream cheese and capers for breakfast.
- Nova lox provides a more delicate taste in comparison to the traditional lox when added to a charcuterie board.
- To prepare the bagel, spread cream cheese on it and top with a thin slice of nova lox, red onion, capers, and thinly sliced red bell pepper.
- My favorite dish at the Jewish deli was the smoked nova lox platter, complete with bagels and all the trimmings.
- Nova lox served on a blini with sour cream and chives creates a delicious appetizer when at a Russian dinner.