Citrus-Infused Salt Cod Salad, Granada Style
Citrus-Infused Salt Cod Salad, Granada Style
This citrus-infused salt cod salad, inspired by the flavors of Granada, offers a tantalizing blend of textures and aromas. The combination of tender salt cod with juicy oranges, savory sun-dried tomatoes, and briny olives creates a dish that is both vibrant and satisfying. Garnished with hard-boiled eggs and seasoned with Spanish smoked paprika, this salad is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- paper towels
- medium skillet
- large serving bowl
Ingrediënten
- 1 pound boneless skinless dried salt cod
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 oranges peeled and quartered
- 2 sun-dried tomatoes coarsely chopped
- 2 medium onions finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 12 black olives sliced
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Spanish smoked paprika
- 2 hard-boiled eggs quartered
Instructies
- Place the dried salt cod in a medium bowl and cover with cold water.
- Refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours, changing the water several times, until the cod is rehydrated and no longer tastes salty.
- Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the rehydrated cod and cook, turning once, until tender.
- Transfer the cooked cod to a plate lined with paper towels and let it cool slightly.
- Once cooled, shred the cod using your fingers.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the quartered oranges, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, diced onions, minced garlic, and sliced black olives.
- Arrange the shredded cod on top of the salad mixture in the serving bowl.
- Drizzle the salad with extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar according to your taste preference.
- Sprinkle the Spanish smoked paprika over the salad for an added burst of flavor and vibrant color.
- Garnish the salad with quartered hard-boiled eggs.
- Serve the citrus-infused salt cod salad at room temperature as a refreshing appetizer, allowing the flavors to meld together for a delightful culinary experience.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Try pairing this vibrant salad with a crisp, dry rosé wine to complement the citrus notes and enhance the overall dining experience.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 280 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 12 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 8 g