Portuguese Salt Cod and Chickpea Salad
This Portuguese salt cod and chickpea salad, known as salada de bacalhau e grao, is full of chickpeas, flakes of salt cod, onion, and egg.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound dry chickpeas, soaked at least 15 hours in 3 1/2 cups water
- 2 quarts water, or as needed
- 1/2 pound dry salt cod, soaked for 16 for 24 hours
- 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley or cilantro
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped or cut in wedges for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Drain the chickpeas and rinse. Place in a 3-quart saucepan with enough water to cover by 2 inches, about 4 cups. Cover and bring to a boll over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until very tender, but not mushy, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain and set aside.
- Remove the fish from the soaking water and rinse. In a medium pot, bring the remaining 4 cups of water to a boil. Turn off the heat and add the cod. Cover for 15 to 20 minutes, then drain. Set aside until it is cool enough to handle.
- Hand-shred the cod, discarding any skin or bones, and place in a serving bowl together with the chickpeas, onion, and garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk the oil with the vinegar. Stir in the parsley and salt, if needed. Pour the dressing over the chickpeas and toss gently.
- Garnish with the chopped eggs and a sprinkling of paprika. This dish can be served hot, cold, or at room temperature; it can also double as a light meal or side dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 4631mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g