Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Salt Cod Salad: A Timeless Taste from Messina
Delve into the traditional Salt Cod Salad of Messina—a dish bursting with flavour and simplicity, perfect for any occasion.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 600 g soaked salt cod
- ✓ 3 medium potatoes
- ✓ 200 g cherry tomatoes
- ✓ 100 g pitted black olives
- ✓ 2 tablespoons capers
- ✓ 1 red onion
- ✓ 1 celery stalk
- ✓ a handful of oregano
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ salt
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Salt Cod Salad transports you straight to the heart of Messina’s culinary heritage in Sicily. This straightforward yet flavour-packed dish showcases salted cod, a cornerstone ingredient of island cooking. Light yet robust in flavour, the salad is ideal for a summer lunch or a light evening meal, offering a delicious glimpse into the region’s rich history and culture. The aromatic oregano and juicy cherry tomatoes mingle beautifully with the creamy texture of potatoes, crafting a harmony of tastes to delight every palate.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Wash the potatoes and boil them in their skins in salted water.
- 2
Drain the potatoes, leave to cool, then peel.
- 3
Cut the salt cod into large chunks, remove any bones, and gently poach it in salted water for 10 minutes.
- 4
Drain the cod, let it cool, then remove any skin and remaining bones.
- 5
Soak the capers in cold water for 15 minutes to mellow their saltiness.
- 6
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and halve them. Clean the celery by removing any strings, then slice into rounds.
- 7
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Halve the olives.
- 8
Chop the cooled potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- 9
Combine the cod, tomatoes, celery, olives, potatoes, drained capers, and onion in a large salad bowl.
- 10
Whisk together the olive oil, salt, pepper and oregano to make a dressing. Pour it over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 11
Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for 2 hours to let the flavours blend.
- 12
Remove from the fridge about 30 minutes before serving and present the salad in a charming Sicilian ceramic dish.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an added splash of freshness, stir a little lemon juice into the dressing. If you prefer a bolder flavour, swap black olives for green ones.
📦 Storage
- • Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days, covered with cling film.
- • Avoid freezing, as it can affect the texture of the vegetables.
- • Allow to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
This salt cod salad pairs beautifully with a glass of Etna Bianco Superiore—a fresh and harmonious wine that perfectly complements the dish’s delicate flavours.
Give this classic Sicilian salad a go at home and bring a little sunshine from Messina to your table. Its bright, comforting flavours make it an absolute crowd-pleaser, ideal for sharing with family and friends on a lazy summer afternoon. Trust me, once you try it, it’s bound to become a firm favourite in your recipe collection!
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