Grilled Squid Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Squid Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds cleaned squid; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 1 lemon); 2 teaspoons wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons thin-sliced basil leaves; 1/2 head green leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 1 quart); 1/4 cup drained sliced pimientos (2 ounces); 1/2 cup halved and pitted black olives; 4 scallions including green tops, sliced thin

Servings: persons

2 pounds cleaned squid
3/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
2 teaspoons wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
3 tablespoons thin-sliced basil leaves
1/2 head green leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 1 quart)
1/4 cup drained sliced pimientos (2 ounces)
1/2 cup halved and pitted black olives
4 scallions including green tops, sliced thin

1
Light the grill. In a medium bowl, toss the squid with 1/4 cup of the oil and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt.
2
In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup oil with a fork. Stir in the basil.
3
Grill the squid quickly over high heat, turning once, until just done, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove. When cool enough to handle, cut the bodies into 1/2-inch rings and cut the tentacles in half. Add the squid, lettuce, pimientos, olives, and scallions to the dressing and toss.
4
Variation: Shrimp can replace the squid. Toss a pound and a half of large shelled shrimp with the oil and salt, as in Step 1, and grill or broil them until just done, turning once, about five minutes in all.
5
Wine Recommendation: A light, high-acid wine is a must to stand up to the lemon and vinegar in the dressing here. To highlight the squid, serve a vibrant, fruity pinot grigio from the Alto Adige.

420

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds cleaned squid, 3/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 1 lemon), and more.

Yes, Grilled Squid 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.

Grilled Squid Salad

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