Calamari Salad

Name: Calamari Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb squid tubes and tentacles, sliced; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 0.25 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved; 0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp salt

Tender poached calamari tossed with sweet tomatoes, red onion, and olives in a vibrant lemon oregano dressing. This refreshing salad serves as a bright appetizer or light meal.

20 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

GreekSaladStovetopPescatarianMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SugarCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb squid tubes and tentacles, sliced
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
0.25 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
0.5 tsp dried oregano
0.5 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2

Poach 1 lb sliced squid tubes and tentacles for 1 minute until opaque and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
3

Drain squid tubes and tentacles immediately and plunge into an ice bath to stop cooking, then pat dry.
4

In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 0.5 tsp dried oregano, and 0.5 tsp salt.
5

Add squid tubes and tentacles, 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 0.25 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives, and 0.25 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley to the bowl.
6

Toss well to coat all ingredients and serve chilled.

Questions

How long does Calamari Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Calamari Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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