Jul 14 2026
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Cold Calamari Salad Recipe

Inspired by The Original Vazzy's
Time45m
Serves4

Make Cold Calamari Salad Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Calamari

  1. 1

    Cook the Calamari

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the calamari rings and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn opaque and firm. Do not overcook, as they can become tough.

  2. 2

    Cool the Calamari

    Remove the calamari from the pot and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.

Salad Assembly

  1. 3

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, and black olives.

  2. 4

    Add Calamari

    Add the cooled calamari rings to the bowl of salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Serving

  1. 7

    Chill and Serve

    Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

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