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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.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 418 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Portuguese

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Hand-shred the cod, discarding any skin or bones, and place in a serving bowl together with the chickpeas, onion, and garlic.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 Information

Serving 1portion Calories 418kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 179mg (60%) Sodium 4631mg (193%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 418kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 179mg 60%
Sodium 4631mg 193%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.