Watermelon and Squid Salad Recipe

Name: Watermelon and Squid Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 1/3 cup Champagne vinegar; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons lime juice; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound baby squid, bodies and tentacles separated but left whole; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/3 cup chopped tarragon; 1/3 cup chopped mint; 1 small seedless watermelon (about 3 1/2 pounds)halved, rind removed, flesh sliced 1/2 inch thick; Ground sumac, for sprinkling (optional, see Note)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup Champagne vinegar
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound baby squid, bodies and tentacles separated but left whole
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/3 cup chopped tarragon
1/3 cup chopped mint
1 small seedless watermelon (about 3 1/2 pounds)halved, rind removed, flesh sliced 1/2 inch thick
Ground sumac, for sprinkling (optional, see Note)

1
In a bowl, whisk the rice vinegar, Champagne vinegar, scallions, jalapenos, 2 teaspoons of the lime zest and 1 tablespoon of the lime juice.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Light a grill.
4
In a medium bowl, toss the squid with the oil, orange zest, crushed red pepper and the remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of lime zest; season with salt and pepper.
5
Grill the squid over high heat until lightly charred, 4 minutes.
6
Arrange the watermelon slices on a platter.
7
Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with the tarragon and mint.
8
Top the watermelon with the squid, sprinkle with sumac and serve right away.

144

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Carbs

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 1/3 cup Champagne vinegar, 3 scallions, thinly sliced, 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Watermelon and 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.

Watermelon and Squid Salad

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