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Taramosalata

Taramosalata is a classic Greek appetizer made with fish roe, soaked bread, olive oil, and lemon juice. Satisfyingly delicious, this wonderful, slightly pink dip is perfect served on pita bread as part of a meze platter or a tasty lunch with some olives and a salad on the side.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: Not available

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 13 ounces bread, crust removed
  • cold water to cover
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 large lemon, juiced
  • 1 cup tarama (cured carp, cod, or mullet roe)

Steps

  1. Place bread in a bowl, cover with water and let sit until the bread is well soaked, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain water from the bowl and squeeze all of the excess water from the bread.
  2. Combine bread, olive oil, onion, and lemon juice in a food processor; process until smooth. Add tarama and process until well combined.

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