Calamari Salad Recipe
A refreshing calamari salad featuring tender, lightly fried squid tossed with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
In a pot of boiling salted water, add the calamari rings and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are opaque and tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the calamari is cooling, wash and chop the mixed salad greens, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- 3
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- 4
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and parsley. Add the cooled calamari on top.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
