Thai Calamari Salad Recipe

Name: Thai Calamari Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DRESSING:; 1/4 cups Sweet Chili Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Sriracha; FOR THE SALAD:; 1/2 packages (6 Oz. Size) Rice Vermicelli Noodles, Softened Or Cooked To Package Directions; 1/2 pounds Squid, Cleaned And Cut Into Rings; 8 cups Chopped Lettuce Or Other Salad Greens; 1/4 cups Cilantro Leaves; 1 whole Scallion, Sliced; 1/2 cups Chopped Cucumber; 1 whole Red Jalapeno, Sliced; 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 whole Medium Carrot, Cut Into Matchsticks Or Grated; 1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Halved; 1/4 cups Cashews, Roughly Chopped

Servings: persons

FOR THE DRESSING:
1/4 cups Sweet Chili Sauce
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Fish Sauce
1 whole Lime, Juiced
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Sriracha
FOR THE SALAD:
1/2 packages (6 Oz. Size) Rice Vermicelli Noodles, Softened Or Cooked To Package Directions
1/2 pounds Squid, Cleaned And Cut Into Rings
8 cups Chopped Lettuce Or Other Salad Greens
1/4 cups Cilantro Leaves
1 whole Scallion, Sliced
1/2 cups Chopped Cucumber
1 whole Red Jalapeno, Sliced
1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Diced
1 whole Medium Carrot, Cut Into Matchsticks Or Grated
1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
1/4 cups Cashews, Roughly Chopped

1
Whisk all dressing ingredients together. Set aside.
2
Drain noodles and pour 2 tablespoons dressing over them. Toss to coat.
3
Pour 2 tablespoons of the dressing over the calimari. Let sit while you preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat.
4
Prep the salad ingredients: layer lettuce, cilantro, cucumber, chili pepper, bell pepper, scallion, carrot, tomatoes, and cashews on plates.
5
When skillet is very hot, drizzle in some oil and cook calamari for about 2 minutes on each side until well browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
6
Top the prepared salads with noodles, calamari, and drizzle everything with extra dressing. Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: FOR THE DRESSING:, 1/4 cups Sweet Chili Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce, and more.

Yes, Thai 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.

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Thai Calamari Salad

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