Cod Salad: Insalata di Baccala
- 1 1/2 pounds baccala (salted cod), soaked in several changes of water for 48 hours
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 bunch parsley, leaves finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup
- 1 bunch mint, leaves finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup
- 1 small fresh hot chile, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 head chicory, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, bring 2 quarts of water to a simmer and add the baccala.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then drain, and set aside in a bowl, to cool.
- Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot over high heat, and add 2 tablespoons salt.
- Add the cauliflower and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Drain and allow to cool.
- Place the cooled cauliflower in a large bowl.
- Flake the baccala with a fork and add to the cauliflower, along with the parsley, mint, chile, chicory, vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Toss well to coat and serve.
baccala, cauliflower, parsley, mint, hot chile, head chicory, white wine vinegar, extravirgin olive oil, salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cod-salad-insalata-di-baccala-recipe.html (may not work)