Xató

Name: Xató
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 8 cups curly endive, torn; 6 oz desalted salt cod, shredded; 6 oz canned tuna in oil, drained; 8 anchovy fillets, drained; 1/2 cup cured black olives, pitted; 1/4 cup blanched almonds, toasted; 1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted; 2 tbsp nyora pepper paste; 2 garlic clove, minced; 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp sherry vinegar; 1/4 tsp salt

A traditional Catalan salad featuring bitter curly endive topped with salted fish, olives, and a rich, nutty nyora pepper sauce.

25 minMediumServes 4410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 cups curly endive, torn
6 oz desalted salt cod, shredded
6 oz canned tuna in oil, drained
8 anchovy fillets, drained
1/2 cup cured black olives, pitted
1/4 cup blanched almonds, toasted
1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted
2 tbsp nyora pepper paste
2 garlic clove, minced
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Combine 1/4 cup toasted blanched almonds, 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, 2 tbsp nyora pepper paste, 2 minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp sherry vinegar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a blender.
2

Blend while slowly streaming in 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil until a thick, emulsified dressing forms.
3

Arrange 8 cups torn curly endive across a large platter or divided among bowls.
4

Scatter 6 oz shredded desalted salt cod, 6 oz drained canned tuna in oil, 8 drained anchovy fillets, and 1/2 cup pitted cured black olives over the greens.
5

Spoon the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Xató keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Xató?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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