Side Dishes
"Caldo Verde" Potato Salad with Linguica & Kale
Meaning “green soup,” caldo verde is considered one of Portugal’s most famous dishes. Full of potatoes, sausage, and kale, it’s easy enough to modify into a tasty potato salad. Linguiça [lihng-GWEE-suh] is a Portuguese sausage that can be found in Latin American markets. If you can’t find it, substitute Spanish chorizo or pepperoni.
Ingredients
COOK:
HEAT:
OFF HEAT, WHISK IN:
Instructions
Cook potatoes in a pot of boiling salted water until fork-tender, 10–12 minutes. Drain potatoes, transfer to a bowl, and toss in kale to wilt; cover.
Cook linguiça in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until browned and fat is rendered, 2 minutes per side; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Discard drippings and wipe out skillet.
Heat oil in same skillet over medium for the dressing. Add scallion whites, garlic, and anchovy paste; cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar and mustard; simmer 2 minutes.
Off heat, whisk in mayonnaise; season dressing with salt and pepper.
Toss potatoes and kale with scallion greens, linguiça, and dressing.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 237
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 155mg 6%
Carbs 23g 7%
Protein 10g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.