White Bean and Squid Salad with Marjoram Recipe

Name: White Bean and Squid Salad with Marjoram
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight and drained; 4 whole cloves; 1 small onion; 2 garlic cloves, lightly smashed; 2 bay leaves; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons minced marjoram; Freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 pounds cleaned small squid; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight and drained
4 whole cloves
1 small onion
2 garlic cloves, lightly smashed
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced marjoram
Freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds cleaned small squid
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1
In a large saucepan, cover the beans with 4 inches of cold water.
2
Stick the cloves into the onion and add it to the saucepan, along with the garlic and bay leaves, and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce the heat to moderate and cook until the beans are tender, about 45 minutes.
4
Add 1 tablespoon of salt and simmer for 5 minutes longer.
5
Let the beans cool in the liquid for 30 minutes, then drain.
6
Discard the onion, bay leaves and garlic.
7
In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice and lemon zest with 1/4 cup of the olive oil.
8
Add the beans, red onion and marjoram and season with salt and pepper.
9
Meanwhile, light a charcoal grill.
10
In a bowl, toss the squid with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the crushed red pepper.
11
Grill the squid over high heat until charred and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
12
Transfer the squid to a work surface.
13
Cut the bodies into 1/2-inch rings and the tentacles in half.
14
Add the squid to the beans, toss and serve.

373

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight and drained, 4 whole cloves, 1 small onion, 2 garlic cloves, lightly smashed, and more.

Yes, White Bean and Squid Salad with Marjoram 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.

White Bean and Squid Salad with Marjoram

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