Jul 14 2026

Ika Salad Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Ika (Squid)

Dressing

Method

Prepare the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Chop Vegetables

    Wash and chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the red onion thinly.

  2. 2

    Combine Greens

    In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion. Toss gently to mix.

Prepare the Ika

  1. 3

    Clean the Squid

    Rinse the fresh squid under cold water, removing the head, beak, and innards. Cut the squid body into rings.

  2. 4

    Marinate the Squid

    In a bowl, combine the cleaned squid rings, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.

  3. 5

    Cook the Squid

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated squid and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the squid is opaque and cooked through.

Prepare the Dressing

  1. 6

    Mix Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Once the squid is cooked, allow it to cool slightly, then add it to the bowl with the salad base.

  2. 8

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and squid. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve the Ika Salad immediately, garnished with extra lemon wedges if desired.

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