Taramosalata

Alternative forms

• taramasalata

Origin

From Greek ταραμοσαλάτα, from ταραμάς (taramas, "cod roe") (from Turkish tarama) + σαλάτα (salata, "salad") (from Italian insalata, cognate to English salad).

"taramasalata." The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2008.

Full definition of taramosalata

Noun

1. a Greek and Turkish dish of fish roe (carp or cod), lemon juice, breadcrumbs, onion garlic and olive oil; often served as a meze or with pitta bread