How to Use pickled in a Sentence

pickled

adjective
  • He got pickled at the office party.
  • I must have been rather pickled when I agreed to your stupid scheme.
  • But what if any or all of them were topped with pickled onions?
    Katie Workman, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2020
  • Place the pickled red onions on one slice of bread, top with half of the spread, the lettuce and a second slice of bread.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Tacos are topped with diced onions and cilantro and served with a side of pickled jalapeños, carrots, and hot sauce for the bold.
    al, 27 Dec. 2019
  • True to its name, the 17-foot piece depicts stacked deviled eggs and pickled okra.
    Audrey Eads, Dallas News, 19 May 2020
  • Sprinkle with ½ cup pickled onion slices and hot chile slices.
    Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE.com, 22 Nov. 2019
  • There was a mixture of chicken and pork, along with some pickled onions and very spicy hot sauce.
    Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Dec. 2019
  • Order the crispy fish with pickled veggies and a side of curry sauce.
    Essence, 11 June 2020
  • Either way, just be sure to put out all the toppings, like cheese, sour cream, pickled jalapenos, and corn chips.
    Taylor Augustin, House Beautiful, 22 June 2023
  • But one of my favorite recipes that got me hooked on Blue Apron was for pan seared cod topped with pickled grapes.
    Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 14 May 2020
  • Add the cucumbers and pickled onions and stir to combine.
    CBS News, 26 Oct. 2019
  • The chicken is served with rice and pickled veggies, along with a choice of pinto or black beans.
    Haley Laurence | Hlaurence@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2023
  • These turn out to be the pickled skirt trimmed from a scallop — shellfish offal.
    Pete Wells, New York Times, 19 Sep. 2023
  • And fonio tossed with beets and spicy pickled carrots shows off its lighter side.
    Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2019
  • On this last front, Gerwig’s version has its pickled lime and eats it, too.
    Philippa Snow, The New Republic, 1 Jan. 2020
  • Divide the rice and salmon evenly among bowls and serve with pickled vegetables on the side.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2023
  • To balance out the rich flavor of the chicken, the taco is topped with pickled onions, cilantro and a bright ginger and scallion sauce.
    Kat Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The tahini and the tang of the pickled mango in the amba bound all the components together.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2023
  • Add sweet chili sauce, pickled peppers and onions, butter and salt.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The yolks are rich and creamy, dotted with bursts of pickled pepper far more bracing than any salt air.
    BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Chopin’s heart was cut from his body, pickled in a sealed jar, placed in an oak urn, and transported to Warsaw.
    Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 14 Mar. 2020
  • Top a bed of lettuce with crunchy pickled veggies and creamy deviled eggs.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Spread on tostadas, top with chicken and sprinkle with cotija and pickled jalapeño.
    Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2023
  • That could mean a seared chicken breast over a salad of greens, or even braised short ribs served with a pickled or crunchy side salad.
    Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 14 May 2021
  • The dill and fennel and ryegrass in the salad greens and the pickled turnips offer a lovely brightness to today’s lunch.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Folks can mix and match to their personal favorites, like sour cream, pickled jalapeños, or fresh radish slices.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The pickled onions are a perfect complement, and the home made focaccia is worth all the effort.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 17 May 2023
  • Lamb ribs are glazed in date and tamarind and finished with walnuts, barberries, and pickled hot chilies.
    Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The spread, priced at $14, comes with queso, pickled jalapeno, taco spiced burger patty, sour cream, and a Frito crumble.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 1 Apr. 2024

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