Cold Codfish And Cauliflower Salad - ...

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 2 pounds dried salted cod
• 1 head cauliflower trimmed, and cut into small florets
• Water for cooking the cauliflower
• 2 cups water for cooking the cod
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice of one large lemon
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely-ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup Sicilian green olives in brine pitted, and coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup minced Italian parsley

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Place the codfish in the kitchen sink and allow tap water to drip on it for a day to rehydrate it. Or immerse it in a pan of water and change the water several times during the day(s) until the fish is refreshed and plump. During the process, rinse the fish 4 or 5 times under cold water to rid it of the salt.

Fill a 2-quart saucepan with 2 cups of water. Place a steamer basket in the pot and pile the florets in the basket. Cover the pan and bring the water to a boil. Lower the heat, and steam-cook the florets until they are tender but not mushy. This will take about 5 to 6 minutes. Or cook the florets in 2 quarts of boiling water until tender if you do not have a steamer basket. Drain the florets in a colander and transfer them to a large bowl to cool.

Transfer the codfish to a saute pan, add the 2 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and the lemon juice. Cover the pan and cook the fish over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, or until it easily flakes when pierced with a fork. Drain the baccala with a slotted spoon and transfer it to the bowl with the florets.

Mix the remaining olive oil with the vinegar, salt, and pepper and pour over the fish and cauliflower mixture. Add the olives and parsley and toss gently. Serve at room temperature.

This recipe yields 6 servings.