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Nutritional Values
290kcal
18gProtein
38gCarbs
10gFat
5gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🐟 Fish
Malaga Salad
How to order / say it
Say it
Ensalada Malagueña — [ehn-sah-lah-dah mah-lah-GEH-nyah]
Order
I'd like the ensalada malagueña, please.
Locally
Me gustaría la ensalada malagueña, por favor.
Say locally
A potato salad with orange, cod, and olives.
Why try it?
Ensalada Malagueña is a snapshot of Malaga's fusion of land and sea, offering a unique blend of flavors that define local tastes.
How it tastes
A vibrant mix of sweet citrus, salty cod, and briny olives with creamy potatoes. It's refreshing and satiating.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Dating back to early 20th century Malaga, this salad reflects both agricultural bounty and coastal fishing traditions, combining local produce and preserved cod.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 300 g potatoes
- 🍋 1 orange
- 🐟 200 g salted cod
- 🥕 100 g green olives
- 🫒 30 ml olive oil
Method
- 1 Boil potatoes until tender, then dice.
- 2 Desalt and flake the cod.
- 3 Mix all ingredients with olive oil.
- 4 Chill before serving.
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