nova lox

Nova lox is a noun for a specific kind of cured salmon: preserved in a saltwater brine and known for a milder, less salty taste than traditional lox. You’ll often meet it in deli and brunch contexts, especially with bagels, cream cheese, capers, and red onion. But how is nova lox different from lox, gravlax, or smoked salmon—and why do people sometimes shorten it to just nova when ordering? This lesson also looks at its uncountable grammar, so phrases like “some nova lox” sound natural. Watch the full lesson to learn how to recognize and use nova lox with confidence.