Baccalà Salad

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 11
Delightful Baccalà Salad recipe for a healthy meal
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Prep

25 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs choice-grade boneless skinless salt cod fish , rinsed well
1 1/2 quarts water
3 celery ribs , thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup kalamata olives or 1/4 cup other brine-cured black olives , pitted and chopped
1/3 cup chopped drained bottled roasted red pepper
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar ( to taste )
1/2 cup olive oil
1 lemon , quartered
1/4 cup capers
1 cup sweet bell peppers in hot vinegar sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
401
Sugar
3g
Fat
27g
Baccalà Salad is an Italian recipe made with salt cod fish that’s perfect for a refreshing meal on a hot summer day. It’s typically served in large quantities as family meals or in small servings as an appetizer. The fish is cooked until tender then mixed with different vegetables like sliced celery, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and fresh flat-leaf parsley. The perfect combination of ingredients and dressing creates a flavorful and healthy meal that’s rich in protein, low in carbs, and contains healthy fats from olive oil. This salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser on any occasion.

Instructions

1.Fill a large pot with water and place it on medium to high heat. Once the water begins to boil, add the rinsed salt cod fish and cook for 10-20 minutes or until tender.
2.With the help of a slotted spoon, transfer the fish to a large bowl and let it cool down. Once cooled, break it up into bite-size pieces.
3.In a separate bowl mix the sliced celery, minced garlic, chopped olives, chopped roasted red pepper, and fresh flat leaf parsley. Add this mixture to the large bowl with fish.
4.Add the fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and olive oil to the bowl. Mix well then add the capers and sweet bell peppers in hot vinegar sauce. Mix again.
5.Transfer the salad to a platter, garnish with lemon quarter slices, and serve.

PROS

This salad is a healthy meal as it’s rich in protein, low in carbs, and contains healthy fats from olive oil.

It’s also a great source of vitamins and minerals from the different vegetables used.

The perfect meal for a hot summer day.

CONS

The use of salt cod fish has its risks due to its high sodium content which can be bad for those with high blood pressure or kidney problems.

Make sure to rinse the fish well before cooking to reduce its sodium content.

Also, some may find the taste of salt cod to be too pungent for their liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is a healthy meal that’s fit for a balanced diet due to its high protein content.
The use of olive oil provides healthy fats that help to reduce inflammation and promotes heart health.
The vegetables used in the recipe provide essential vitamins and minerals that support various body functions.

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