Mock Baccalla Salad

Submitted by Chef #1801745667

"Baccalla is dried and salted cod. I like a good baccalla salad, but I do not enjoy preparing the salted cod which requires soaking and changing the water for three days. In this recipe, I substitute fresh cod. Poaching gives it a nice texture for the salad. Though, not quite as toothy as the dried fish. The salad may be eaten immediately after preparation, but gets better if allowed to marinate for a couple of hours."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb fresh cod
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 quart water
• 2 cups celery, diced
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt & pepper (red and or or black)

directions

1. Combine the cod, olive oil, salt and water in a saucepan.
2. Bring the water to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to a simmer and poach gently for 10 minutes.
4. Drain, rinse, and cool.
5. Flake cod with a fork.
6. Combine remaining ingredients.
7. Add cod, stir together gently.
8. Place covered in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours or overnight. (The fish absorbs more flavor).

Reviews

[mandabears]

I love Baccalla Salad but working the Salt Cod is such a pain. This salad is delicious, I made it with some frozen Cod filets I had and even DH liked it. It reminds me of the great salads I ate on Christmas Eve in South Philadelphia for the Seven Fish dinners I went to. This is now one of my favorite recipes. Thanks. P.S. the dressing was great.