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Xató

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

SpanishSaladBlenderPescatarianHigh FiberLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

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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. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 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. 5

    Spoon the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

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Questions

What can I use instead of anchovies in Xató?

The entry for Xató calls for 8 anchovy fillets, drained. In its place: A teaspoon of fish sauce or a little miso per two fillets supplies the same savory background. For a vegetarian version, leave them out and add a pinch more salt.

Is Xató low-carb?

A serving of Xató carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 6 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

Does Xató contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup blanched almonds, toasted and 1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts and fish. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Xató?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 12 g of carbohydrate in about 410 calories, with 22 g protein and 32 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 890 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Xató?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Xató just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. Store the almonds at room temperature so it stays crisp. It does not freeze.

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