Croatian Anchovy Salad
Brighten up your table with the bold, briny flavors of Croatian Anchovy Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that delivers freshness in every bite. This no-cook recipe combines tender, oil-cured anchovy fillets with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a touch of zesty red onion, all tossed in a light dressing of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Fresh parsley adds a fragrant, herbaceous note, while optional Kalamata olives provide a savory boost. Simple yet sophisticated, this 15-minute salad is perfect as a flavorful appetizer, a light summertime side dish, or even a refreshing main course for seafood lovers. Don’t forget the lemon wedges for garnish—they brighten the flavors and complete this irresistible coastal classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Anchovy fillets (canned or jarred in oil, drained)
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 8 pieces Kalamata olives (optional)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the vegetables: Dice the tomatoes and cucumber into small bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Roughly chop the fresh parsley.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
3. Add the anchovy fillets to the bowl. You can leave them whole for visual appeal or cut them into smaller pieces depending on your preference.
4. Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad mixture.
5. Sprinkle the salad with freshly ground black pepper and a touch of salt. Be cautious with the salt since anchovies are naturally salty.
6. Gently toss the salad to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
7. If using Kalamata olives, scatter them over the top of the salad for an extra layer of flavor.
8. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish each portion with a lemon wedge for a pop of freshness.
9. Serve immediately as a light appetizer or side dish, enjoying the vibrant Mediterranean flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 908 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 311 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
