Esqueixada de Bacalao
Esqueixada de Bacalao is a traditional Catalan dish made with shredded salt cod, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. It's a refreshing and light dish, perfect for summer.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- White wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Black olives - 1/2 cup, pitted
- 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 and shredded
Let's Get Started
- Soak the salt cod in cold water for 24-48 hours, changing the water 2-3 times a day, until it is desalted.
- Once the cod is desalted, shred it into small pieces with your hands.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cod, chopped tomatoes, sliced onions, and sliced bell peppers.
- Add the pitted black olives to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and white wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Sugar: 5g
