Classic Greek Salad Topped With Grilled Calamari Skewers Recipe

Name: Classic Greek Salad Topped With Grilled Calamari Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 wooden skewers; 10 small calamari, cleaned, tentacles removed; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 4 tomatoes, seeded and cut into chunks; 1 medium red onion, sliced thin; 1 medium cucumber, sliced thin; 1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted; 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces; 4 lemon wedges, for garnish; 4 oregano leaves, fresh, for garnish

Servings: persons

20 wooden skewers
10 small calamari, cleaned, tentacles removed
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 tomatoes, seeded and cut into chunks
1 medium red onion, sliced thin
1 medium cucumber, sliced thin
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
4 lemon wedges, for garnish
4 oregano leaves, fresh, for garnish

1
Soak 20 wooden skewers in water for about 20 minutes.
2
Rinse the calamari tubes and pat dry.
3
Split the bodies from top to bottom so you have 2 triangular pieces.
4
Thread a soaked skewer through the length of each piece. Put the skewers on a platter and set aside.
5
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, dried and fresh oregano, thyme and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
6
Pour 1/2 of the vinaigrette over the calamari; set the other 1/2 aside while you make the salad.
7
In a large bowl, add the tomatoes, onion, cucumber, cheese, olives, and romaine.
8
Pour the remaining vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Let marinate while you grill the calamari.
9
Heat the grill or a grill pan and oil it lightly.
10
Grill the calamari for 2 minutes on each side, no longer or they will be tough.
11
To serve, put the salad onto a large platter and top it with the calamari skewers.
12
Garnish with fresh oregano leaves and lemon wedges.

1029

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 wooden skewers, 10 small calamari, cleaned, tentacles removed, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Classic Greek Salad Topped With Grilled Calamari Skewers 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.

Classic Greek Salad Topped With Grilled Calamari Skewers

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