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.
  • The chefs serve the wings with slices of pickle and pickled turnip.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 June 2018
  • This is a sweet, salty and sour sauce made from pickled fruit.
    Natalia E. Contreras, Indianapolis Star, 10 Sep. 2019
  • But what if any or all of them were topped with pickled onions?
    Katie Workman, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2020
  • Offer sour cream and pickled sliced jalapeños on the side.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2019
  • Serve with diced onion, cilantro, lime wedges and pickled jalapeño slices.
    Becky Krystal, The Denver Post, 22 July 2019
  • The quick-pickled red onions added a sweet-sour hit of vibrant crunch.
    Carrie Dennett, The Seattle Times, 28 Nov. 2018
  • Divide the fish among the tortillas and top with pickled jalapeños.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2019
  • 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
  • Add the pickled chiles (leave most of the seeds behind in the bowl), a sprinkle of honey, and cilantro leaves.
    Leigh Belanger, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2019
  • The dish is followed by a plate of black olives, er, pickled grapes made to look just like them.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 11 June 2019
  • Come for the photos, stay for the yellow pickled turnip recipe.
    Christine Ro, Longreads, 17 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • Dress the cakes up on a bun with some pickled onions, tomato, and tartar sauce.
    Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 27 July 2024
  • And a mix of raw, roasted and pickled vegetables helps to cut through all the dairy.
    Tia Keenan, WSJ, 12 Oct. 2018
  • The Mexi-falafel is a vegan taco with falafel, kale, cashew cream, and pickled onions.
    Steffi Victorioso, Los Angeles Magazine, 4 May 2018
  • True to its name, the 17-foot piece depicts stacked deviled eggs and pickled okra.
    Audrey Eads, Dallas News, 19 May 2020
  • The tuna is blackened and the whole dish is topped with pickled ginger.
    Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, 25 May 2018
  • Sprinkle with ½ cup pickled onion slices and hot chile slices.
    Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE.com, 22 Nov. 2019
  • This is pickled pork skin that can be added to corn chips, tacos or anything just to add a bit more of a salty kick.
    Natalia E. Contreras, Indianapolis Star, 10 Sep. 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
  • Hot pot at New World Mall, fish stew with pickled cabbage and some dumplings with peanut sauce.
    New York Times, 27 Aug. 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
  • Make the pickled pearl onions: In a small saucepan, combine onions and enough cold water to cover.
    Jonah Miller, WSJ, 6 July 2018
  • Add the cucumbers and pickled onions and stir to combine.
    CBS News, 26 Oct. 2019
  • For spice lovers, pickled jalapenos are also available, and Dewey's provides a side of Skyline hot sauce.
    David Wysong, The Enquirer, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Eaten together, on a warm masa tortilla , the marrow and the birria nearly overwhelm each other, but both are kept just in balance by the snap of pickled onion and the sharp bite of cilantro.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2024

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