Calamari Salad Recipe

Name: Calamari Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb cleaned squid; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 small red onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise (1 cup); 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved lengthwise; 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes (3/4 lb), halved or quartered if large; 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb cleaned squid
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 small red onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise (1 cup)
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved lengthwise
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes (3/4 lb), halved or quartered if large
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

1
Rinse squid under cold running water, then lightly pat dry between paper towels. Halve tentacles lengthwise and cut bodies (including flaps, if attached) crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide rings.
2
Cook squid in a 5- to 6-quart pot of
3
, uncovered, until just opaque, 40 to 60 seconds. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When squid is cool, drain and pat dry.
4
Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then stir in onion and let stand 5 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, combine squid, olives, tomatoes, celery, and parsley in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb cleaned squid, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar, 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Calamari Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Calamari Salad

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