Esqueixada
Esqueixada is a traditional Catalan dish made with shredded salt cod, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. It's a refreshing and light salad, perfect for a hot summer day.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- White wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Green bell peppers - 2, thinly sliced
- Red bell peppers - 2, thinly sliced
- Onions - 2 medium, thinly sliced
- Tomatoes - 4 large, chopped
- Salt cod - 500 grams, soaked overnight and shredded
Let's Get Started
- Soak the salt cod in cold water overnight, changing the water several times.
- Drain the cod and shred it into small pieces with your fingers.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cod, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Sugar: 5g
