Best Salt Cod Salad Recipes

SALT COD FRITTERS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE, SPICY ORANGE CHILI SAUCE, PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY AND SHREDDED ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the salt cod in 1 gallon of water for 24 hours, changing the water 2 to 3 times until the cod no longer tastes of salt.
• Place the oil in a pot a third of the way full. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with paper towels. Remove the cod from the water, pat dry and roughly chop. Place the cod in a food processor and pulse until shredded.
• Remove the cod, squeeze with hands to remove excess water and place the cod in a bowl.
• Place the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl, mix. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk and eggs and add to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add the cod and cilantro to the batter, folding to incorporate. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cod batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and the fritters are cooked, about 3 minutes, turning the fritters over while cooking. Place the cod on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining cod batter.
• Serve the salt cod fritters with Creamy Mustard Sauce, Spicy Orange Chili Sauce, Pineapple Chutney and Shredded Zucchini Salad.
• Place the sour cream, mustard, coriander seeds, honey and gherkins into a bowl, mix, season with salt, cover and place in fridge until serving.
• Place the salt, sugar, vinegar, green chile, red chile, orange and red onions into a blender and puree until smooth.
• Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the red onions and saute until tender and translucent. Add the pineapple, sugar, vinegar and fennel seeds and stir. Cook until the pineapple has softened slightly and the juices have reduced, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt.
• Place the red onions, lime juice and salt in a bowl. Stir and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes, cilantro and zucchini to the bowl and mix.

CATALAN SHREDDED SALT COD SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare the salt cod, rinse it well and then immerse it in a container of cold water (cut into chunks, if necessary, to fit). Refrigerate, changing the soaking water 5 or 6 times, until softened and mild (24 to 48 hours, depending on how stiff and salty it was to begin with).
• Drain the cod, place it in a large saucepan with the onion and the bay leaves, and cover with cold water. Bring just to a boil, reduce the heat to very low, and cover (taste the water at this stage and, if it seems excessively salty, then drain, cover again with fresh cold water, and bring to a boil). Simmer very gently until the fish is opaque and plumped, and falls apart into heavy flakes when prodded, about 20 minutes. Drain, pat dry, and remove the bones and skin, if necessary. Separate into large flakes and use right away, or refrigerate for up to 2 days before continuing with the recipe.
• Drain and press the cod with your fingers to extract as much water as possible. Shred the cod by hand into thin strips and transfer it to a large bowl. Add the pepper rings, onion, and tomato to the bowl and toss together gently. In another bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, pepper, and if desired, a little salt (the salt cod is usually still quite salty; taste it to determine if the vinaigrette needs any salt). Whisk the vinaigrette together until thoroughly blended. Using your hands, toss the salad with the vinaigrette until all the ingredients are coated. Transfer the salad to a platter and garnish the edges with olives and wedges of hardboiled egg. Scatter the oregano over the dish.

SALT COD FISH SALAD

Steps:

• First soak your cod 24 hours, changing the water 3-4 times.
• Next day remove cod from water and remove the skin and remove all the bones; set aside. You then shred it ( unravel ) with your hand (fingers) and set aside in a bowl.
• Meanwhile cook the potatoes with the skin in salted boiling water.
• Also boil your eggs.
• When all is cooked and cooled you then remove skin from the potatoes and peel the eggs, cut potatoes into bite size pieces, and quarter eggs.
• Now peel the onion and garlic cloves, slice the onion in thin circles and chop the garlic finely.
• Place everything in a glass salad bowl, for the exception of the eggs, and tomatoes that are also sliced into quarters.
• Season to your own taste with the olive oil and vinegar, salt and pepper to your own taste.
• Decorate with the eggs and tomatoes, and olives, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top. Enjoy. (Serve cold).

SALT COD, POTATO, AND STRING BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the salt cod in a small saucepan, and add water to cover. Bring the water to a simmer, 1 to 2 minutes, just to refresh the cod and remove any last traces of saltiness. Drain, pat the cod dry, and set aside.
• Slip the potatoes into a pot with water, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook until tender; then remove the potatoes and let cool slightly. Peel and cut them into 1-inch chunks, and toss into a serving bowl.
• In the meantime, bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and add the green beans. Boil until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes, drain, let cool, then add to the bowl with the potatoes.
• Scatter the red onion and pepper into the serving bowl. Season with the salt and peperoncino flakes, drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar, and toss well.
• Flake the cod in big chunks over the top of the bowl, and toss gently one more time, taking care not to break up the pieces of fish too much.

BACALAO SALADO (SALT COD SALAD)

Steps:

• 1. Bacalao Preparation: Soak Bacalao in water for 30 minutes. Drain and repeat up to 2 more times, soaking for 2 hours the second time around. Taste a small piece of fish after second soak to check for saltiness. If it is still salty soak another hour in clean water (drain fish and refill water for 3rd soaking.) Taste again. Soak and drain for an hour until you've reached the desired level of saltiness.
• 2. Once rinsing is done and the fish is soft and tastes to your liking, place fish between a couple of clean dish towels. Press out excess water. Place pressed fish in large bowl and debone if needed. Flake or shred with a fork. Set aside.
• 3. Building The Salad: Place prepared salad ingredients (as instructed in the Ingredients section above) into bowl with flaked or shredded fish. (Excluding the garlic, olive oil, shoyu (soy sauce) and lemon juice.)
• 4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice or vinegar, olive oil, garlic, shoyu (soy sauce) and freshly cracked black pepper. Pour vinaigrette over salad ingredients and toss to coat well. Taste and adjust accordingly. Serve and enjoy!

PORTUGUESE RICE AND SALT COD SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, green onions, parsley, and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft. Add the crushed red pepper and salt cod. Continue to cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and turn into a mixing bowl. Add the rice and lemon juice, mix thoroughly. Drizzle in enough olive oil, so the rice is not dry. Reseason, if necessary. Lay the lettuce on the bottom of a platter. Spoon the rice salad on top of the lettuce. Garnish with the eggs and green olives.

SALT COD FISH SALAD

Steps:

• Soak cod fish in water for about 4 hours. Drain well and boil for 15 minutes. Discard skin and bones.
• Arrange cod fish in platter. Garnish with onions and tomatoes.
• Combine seasoning ingredients, pour over fish. Mix well. Serve cold.

AJOARRIERO - SPANISH SALT COD AND RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the salt cod.
• Soak the fish for at least 24 or as much as 48 hours, changing the water three to four times each day.
• When the cod has softened, remove any skin and bones.
• Shred the fish, tearing it into thin strips with your hands.
• Prepare the peppers.
• Char the peppers over an open flame (If you don't have a grill or a gas stove, you'll have to do this in the broiler--which requires care to avoid burning).
• Using tongs, turn the peppers frequently until the skin is blackened and blistered.
• Transfer the charred peppers to a brown paper bag, roll it closed and let the peppers sit in the bag for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Using a paring knife, carefully scrape the blackened skin away.
• Cut the peppers open, remove and discard the seeds and white membrane.
• Slice the peppers into strips or chunks.
• Prepare the potatoes.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks.
• Add them to a pan of rapidly boiling salted water.
• Cook, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
• Drain.
• As soon as the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them about 1/4 inch thick into a salad bowl.
• While the potatoes are still warm, add three tablespoons of the oil, the vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
• Prepare the salad.
• Add the shredded cod fish and the sliced pepper to the potatoes and toss gently.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for about an hour.
• When you are ready to serve, arrange the salad on a serving platter.
• Heat the remaining olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
• Add and brown the garlic slices.
• Pour this hot garlic and oil over the salad and serve.

SALT COD SALAD

Steps:

• Mix juice, vinegar and oil in a large bowl; whisk until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss in salad greens. Transfer salad to a serving bowl or plate.
• Chop the salt cod with a knife, and then shred it with your fingers. Toss the cod, orange, tomato, olives and parsley together, and arrange on top of the salad greens. Serve.

SALT COD SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing and paprika. Combine next 6 ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing mixture; mix lightly.
• Spoon onto lettuce; top with olives and eggs.
• Serve with crackers.

SALT COD SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the lemon juice and vinegar in a large bowl; whisk in the oil in a slow, steady stream until well combined. Season with salt and pepper and toss in the salad greens. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plate.
• Toss the salt cod, orange, tomato, olives, and parsley together and arrange on top of the salad greens. Serve immediately.