Authentic Portuguese Cod and Chickpea Salad Recipe

Get the ultimate Portuguese cod and chickpea salad recipe. This authentic salada de bacalhau is fresh, vibrant, and effortlessly easy to make at home.

1 h 5 min 6 servings Easy Prep time 15 min Cooking Time 50 min

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Stop searching because you just found the ultimate Portuguese cod and chickpea salad. As an experienced home cook, I guarantee this authentic salada de bacalhau delivers bold, vibrant flavors straight from Portugal. If you need a reliable and appetizing cod and chickpea recipe that actually works, this crowd-pleasing classic is exactly what you have been looking for.

Ingredients

4 cups (656 g) of cooked chick peas2 (1 lb / 450 g) salted cod fillets1 medium (110 g) peeled onion2 medium (10 g) cloves of garlic2 dried bay leaves2 medium (240 g) red peppers2 teaspoons (4 g) of cumin seeds1 tablespoon (15 ml) of sherry vinegar4 tablespoons (60 ml) of olive oil1 large bunch (30 g) of fresh parsley

Equipment:

Large potPestle and mortarLarge mixing bowl

Directions

Soak the cod in cold water for 2 to 3 days depending on the thickness of the pieces, changing the water twice a day, and on the last day add the chick peas to the water to soak overnight.
Boil the chick peas in fresh water with a little salt, the peeled onion, and bay leaves.
Take off the heat when the chick peas are cooked, which takes about 45 minutes, ensuring they are soft while keeping their shape.
Boil the cod for about 5 minutes so the middle remains practically raw using the same water as the chick peas, then put aside.
Make the dressing in a pestle and mortar by smashing the garlic cloves with some sea salt, adding the cumin seeds to crush, and then stirring in the olive oil and sherry vinegar.
Shred the cod into small bite-sized pieces and mix thoroughly with the drained chick peas, chopped red pepper, and roughly chopped parsley.
Toss everything together in the dressing until well mixed and serve immediately.

Adapted from a Recipe by: pasto.wordpress.com

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Calories

380 kcal

Fat

18 g

Carbs

30 g

Protein

28 g

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Comments (1)

duarte cabral

Sounds good but complicated. I boil the cod, changing water 3 times, open a couple cans of chick peas, add onion, parsley , oil and vinegar and toss. Always comes out delicious.

4 Years ago, Monday, April 18, 2022