Mock Baccalla Salad
Transform your table with the vibrant flavors of this Mock Baccalà Salad, a light and refreshing twist on the traditional Italian classic! Featuring tender, flaky cod fillets paired with tangy capers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is a celebration of bold and fresh ingredients. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe combines quick, simple cooking techniques with a delicate balance of savory and citrusy notes, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer. Serve it chilled for a flavor-packed bite that’s light, healthy, and undeniably delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Cod fillets (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 Lemon
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 2 tbsp Capers (drained)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the cod fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half over the cod fillets. Reserve the other half for later.
Season the cod with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Place the cod fillets in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool slightly.
While the cod cools, prepare the salad base by combining the red onion, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and capers in a large mixing bowl.
Flake the cooled cod into bite-sized pieces using a fork. Add the fish to the salad mixture in the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, juice from the reserved lemon half, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.5 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 195 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 3551 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 86.2 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2285 mg | 49% | |
*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.
