THE benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet have long been talked about with study after study showing that this diet, characterised by a high consumption of vegetables and ‘good fats’ like olive oil and a moderate consumption of protein, is good for your health.
It seems it is the only lifestyle of choice this January following another recent study carried out at the University of Edinburgh which concluded that it can prevent brain shrinkage in adults. Good for mind and body!
Salvi’s restaurants in Manchester serves that kind of food and when all the fad New Year diets have ended they’ll still be sourcing the key ingredients from its Italian homeland.
Ownerr Maurizio Cecco, has been bringing the stunning cuisine and produce of Naples and the Campania region to Manchester for over four years, said: “The benefits of eating a diet rich in fresh fish, vegetables and fruit is at the heart of the Salvi’s menu.
Lots of different diets come and go, however the Mediterranean one is proved time and time again to bring with it various health benefits. Here’s a very special recipe to try at home. This video link guides you through the preparation of Salvi’s Baccala Salad (above). If print’s your thing check out the recipe and method, below.
Ingredients
300g baccala (salt cod), 10 kalamata olives, five chopped fresh pomodoro tomatoes, four artichoke hearts, 1tsp capers, five sliced sun-dried tomatoes, two sprigs parsley, 2tsp olive oil, salt and pepper.
Method
Boil the baccala for 10 minutes, until it starts to fall apart. Take it out of the water, flake roughly into large pieces and leave to cool; once cooled, add to a mixing bowl with the olives, fresh tomatoes, artichoke, capers, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste; mix together and serve on a bed of mixed green leaves.
Salvi’s Mozzarella Bar, Corn Exchange, M4 3TR and Salvi’s Cucina, 19 John Dalton St, M2 6FW. Salvi’s has also launched its own online shop, so you can buy all your favourite Italian foods from the comfort of your own home, including ingredients from this recipe!