Mock Baccalla Salad Recipes

MOCK COLADA

Steps:

• Add 3 to 4 ice cubes to a cocktail shaker, plus the lime juice, pineapple juice, coconut milk and honey. Cover and shake to dissolve the honey and chill the drink. Strain into a 15- to 20-ounce hurricane glass filled with crushed ice. Top off with the seltzer. Spear the maraschino cherries and pineapple wedges on a cocktail pick for the garnish.

BACCALA SALAD

Steps:

• Place cod in a large bowl of cold water. Refrigerate for 4 to 5 days, changing water each day.
• Drain cod and cut into 3-inch pieces. Transfer to a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until fish is easily flaked with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and transfer cod to a bowl filled with cold water until cooled, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, olives, garlic, and basil; season with salt and pepper.
• Drain cod and flake with a fork. Add to bowl with olive oil mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

BACCALA SALAD

Steps:

• Soak cod for 2 to 3 days, refrigerated, changing water regularly. In large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to a boil, add cod and cook until fish breaks off easily. Strain and cool. After it cools, remove skin and bones, if there are any, and break into bite size pieces. In medium saute pan heat oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Cool.
• In a bowl, add cod, pour oil and garlic over, add lemon juice, peppers, olives, capers, parsley and salt and pepper, to taste. Place in serving platter and serve at room temperature.

MOMS - BACCALA SALAD (INSALATA DI BACCALA)

Steps:

• Boil the *rinsed cod for around 15 minutes.
• Let the cod cool.
• In a large bowl flake the cod.
• Mix in the chopped Parsley.
• Add the extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lemon Juice - mix.
• Add the Black Olives, Spanish Olives, and pepper flakes - mix.
• Add salt if needed and enjoy.

ROSé'S BACCALà SALAD

Steps:

• Put cod in a large bowl and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Soak cod, chilled, changing water 3 times a day, up to 3 days (see cooks' note, below). Drain and chill until ready to use.
• Drain cod and transfer to a 5- to 6-quart pot with 1 1/2 quarts water. Bring just to a simmer and remove from heat. (Cod will just flake; do not boil or it will become tough.) Gently transfer cod with a slotted spoon to a platter to cool slightly.
• Shred cod and stir together with celery, garlic, olives, roasted peppers, parsley, and basil.
• Stir together lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, and oil, then pour over salad, tossing to coat well. Season with pepper and chill, covered, at least 1 1/2 hours for flavors to develop.

MOCK CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the first seven ingredients. In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, croutons and cheese. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

MOCK CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Discard wilted leaves from the salad greens, and cut the trimmed greens into 2-inch pieces. Wash and dry the greens thoroughly. You should have 9 to 10 cups.
• Heat the canola oil in a skillet. When it is hot, add the bread cubes, and saute them until the cubes are nicely browned on all sides. Remove them from the skillet and set them aside in a small bowl.
• Mix the anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and cheese together in the bowl to be used to serve the salad. At serving time, add the salad greens to the dressing in the bowl, toss well, and divide the salad among six plates. Sprinkle with the croutons, and serve.

SIMPLE MOCK CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the vinegar, cheese and garlic powder; cover and process until combined. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , Place romaine in a salad bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

KETO MOCK CRAB SALAD

Steps:

• Combine mock crab meat, celery, bell pepper, scallions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, adobo seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

MOCK BACCALLA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the cod, olive oil, salt and water in a saucepan.
• Bring the water to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and poach gently for 10 minutes.
• Drain, rinse, and cool.
• Flake cod with a fork.
• Combine remaining ingredients.
• Add cod, stir together gently.
• Place covered in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours or overnight. (The fish absorbs more flavor).