Salt Cod Salad

Ensalada de Bacalao

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4 to 6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
La Comida del Barrio

By Aarón Sánchez

Published 2003

  • About

Different cultures use different types of fish depending on what’s available, and cod is often the most popular and expensive, particularly if it’s boneless. Local markets may sell dried haddock or pollock, which make modest substitutes. Cod is sold in pieces, while haddock and pollock are generally sold whole.

This dish originated in Puerto Rico–its version of a seafood appetizer or light lunch, in the same vein as ceviche or shrimp cocktail. I am a fan of preparing and serving