Portuguese Rice and Salt Cod Salad Recipe

Name: Portuguese Rice and Salt Cod Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Portuguese olive oil; 2 cups chopped yellow onions; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1 cup chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons finely chopped freshly parsley leaves; 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper; 2 pounds salt cod, soaked, rinsed, patted dry and julienne; 1 pound cooked long-grain white rice; Juice of one fresh lemon; Drizzle of Portuguese olive oil; 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce; 6 hard-boiled eggs; 6 ounces Queen-Stuffed Green Olives

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons Portuguese olive oil
2 cups chopped yellow onions
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped freshly parsley leaves
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
2 pounds salt cod, soaked, rinsed, patted dry and julienne
1 pound cooked long-grain white rice
Juice of one fresh lemon
Drizzle of Portuguese olive oil
1/2 head of iceberg lettuce
6 hard-boiled eggs
6 ounces Queen-Stuffed Green Olives

1
In a large saute pan, heat the oil.
2
When the oil is hot, add the onions.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Saute until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Add the garlic, green onions, parsley, and tomatoes.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft.
8
Add the crushed red pepper and salt cod.
9
Continue to cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
10
Remove from the heat and turn into a mixing bowl.
11
Add the rice and lemon juice, mix thoroughly.
12
Drizzle in enough olive oil, so the rice is not dry.
13
Reseason if necessary.
14
Lay the lettuce on the bottom of a platter.
15
Spoon the rice salad on top of the lettuce.
16
Garnish with the eggs and green olives.

835

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons Portuguese olive oil, 2 cups chopped yellow onions, Salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Rice and Salt Cod Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Portuguese Rice and Salt Cod Salad

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