Baccala salad with vinegar peppers is a traditional Italian dish that combines the salty flavors of baccala (salt cod) with the tangy taste of vinegar peppers. This salad is often served as an appetizer or side dish, and it is a popular choice for summer gatherings and potlucks. The baccala is typically soaked in water for several days before being cooked, and then it is flaked and mixed with a variety of vegetables, herbs, and spices. The vinegar peppers add a unique and flavorful kick to the salad, and they help to balance out the saltiness of the baccala.
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BACCALA SALAD
Steps:
- Soak cod for 2 to 3 days, refrigerated, changing water regularly. In large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to a boil, add cod and cook until fish breaks off easily. Strain and cool. After it cools, remove skin and bones, if there are any, and break into bite size pieces. In medium saute pan heat oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Cool.
- In a bowl, add cod, pour oil and garlic over, add lemon juice, peppers, olives, capers, parsley and salt and pepper, to taste. Place in serving platter and serve at room temperature.
ROSé'S BACCALà SALAD
Steps:
- Put cod in a large bowl and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Soak cod, chilled, changing water 3 times a day, up to 3 days (see cooks' note, below). Drain and chill until ready to use.
- Drain cod and transfer to a 5- to 6-quart pot with 1 1/2 quarts water. Bring just to a simmer and remove from heat. (Cod will just flake; do not boil or it will become tough.) Gently transfer cod with a slotted spoon to a platter to cool slightly.
- Shred cod and stir together with celery, garlic, olives, roasted peppers, parsley, and basil.
- Stir together lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, and oil, then pour over salad, tossing to coat well. Season with pepper and chill, covered, at least 1 1/2 hours for flavors to develop.
BACCALà SALAD
Make and share this Baccalà Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Phil Franco
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put cod in a large bowl and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Soak cod, chilled, changing water 3 times a day, up to 3 days A less salty variety may need only 1 day of soaking, while another could require up to 3. To test it, simply taste a small piece after 1 day; you want it to be pleasantly salty but not overwhelmingly so.
- Drain and chill until ready to use.
- Drain cod and transfer to a 5- to 6-quart pot with 1 1/2 quarts water. Bring just to a simmer and remove from heat. (Cod will just flake; do not boil or it will become tough.) Gently transfer cod with a slotted spoon to a platter to cool slightly.
- Shred cod and stir together with celery, garlic, olives, peppers, and parsley.
- Stir together lemon juice, vinegar, and oil, then pour over salad, tossing to coat well. Season with pepper and chill, covered, at least 1 1/2 hours for flavors to develop.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.9, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 258.6, Sodium 12477.8, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 108.2
MOMS - BACCALA SALAD (INSALATA DI BACCALA)
My mom makes this at Christmas time. I'm not a big fan of it but everyone else in the family loves it. It's a simple dish. *BUY the dried salted cod at least 24 hours before needed, you would need to rinse it many times, place in bowl cover with cold water and keep changing the water every 6 hours.
Provided by plove53
Categories European
Time P1DT15m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil the *rinsed cod for around 15 minutes.
- Let the cod cool.
- In a large bowl flake the cod.
- Mix in the chopped Parsley.
- Add the extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lemon Juice - mix.
- Add the Black Olives, Spanish Olives, and pepper flakes - mix.
- Add salt if needed and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.8, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 617.1, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 41.7
BACCALA SALAD
This recipe for baccala salad is courtesy of Sal Scognamillo, owner of Patsy's.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place cod in a large bowl of cold water. Refrigerate for 4 to 5 days, changing water each day.
- Drain cod and cut into 3-inch pieces. Transfer to a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until fish is easily flaked with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and transfer cod to a bowl filled with cold water until cooled, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, olives, garlic, and basil; season with salt and pepper.
- Drain cod and flake with a fork. Add to bowl with olive oil mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
BACALAO SALAD
Bacalao is Spanish for dried salt cod; our version of the popular Caribbean dish is steepedfor several hours in a blend ofred wine vinegar, garlic, andtomatoes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put cod in a medium bowl. Cover with cold water. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 8 hours, or up to 2 days. Drain water from bowl. Cover cod with fresh water. Refrigerate, covered, at least 8 hours or up to 2 days. Drain. Rinse cod, and pat dry.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add cod, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until onion and pepper have softened and cod begins to break up, about 6 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer 10 minutes. Let cool completely. Stir in the vinegar and pepper. Refrigerate cod mixture at least 3 hours (or overnight). Season with salt, or drizzle with vinegar, if desired.
- Arrange lettuce on a large platter. Spread cod mixture on top.
Tips:
- Choose the right type of baccala: For this recipe, it's best to use salt cod that has been soaked and desalted. You can find it in most grocery stores or online.
- Soak the baccala properly: Before cooking the baccala, it's important to soak it in cold water for at least 24 hours. This will help to remove the excess salt.
- Shred the baccala finely: For the best texture, shred the baccala into small pieces.
- Use a variety of peppers: This recipe calls for a mix of sweet and hot peppers. Feel free to adjust the proportions to suit your taste.
- Don't overcook the baccala: Baccala is a delicate fish, so it's important not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
Conclusion:
Baccala salad with vinegar peppers is a delicious and refreshing dish that's perfect for a summer meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy baccala, give this recipe a try!
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