Xató (pronounced cha-toe) is a typical dish from Catalonia made with almonds, hazelnuts, bread, garlic, roasted tomato and peppers, sherry vinegar and copious amounts of olive oil. You mash everything together with a mortar and pestle, and then serve it with grilled bread rubbed with garlic and a salad typically made with curly endive, Spanish olives, anchovies, salt cod or tuna. The Xató sauce can be used as a salad dressing or just dip the bread in it and enjoy with every bite. Every time I make Xató, it turns out slightly different. This time, I made the salad with chorizo stuffed Spanish olives, arugula and an incredible Spanish tuna that I got from an amazing Spanish store down the street. I splurged…the can of Spanish tuna was $14, but totally worth it, without a doubt it was the best tuna I have ever had in my life! You will want to make a huge batch of this to serve all your friends and family, it's freakishly addictive.

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