Chilled Calamari Salad with Lemon and Parsley
A light refreshing calamari salad made with squid, fresh lemon, celery, red onion, roasted peppers, garlic and parsley.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red onion (minced)
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (minced (no stems))
- 1 clove garlic (sliced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 lemons
- 1 1/4 tsp red wine vinegar
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 1 lb fresh squid (tube and tentacles cleaned)
Instructions
- Rinse squid and slice tubes into 1/2 inch rings.
- Leave the tentacles whole and set aside.
- Prepare a bowl of water with ice.
- In a medium bowl combine onion, garlic, celery, red peppers, parsley, olive oil lemon juice, vinegar, salt and fresh pepper.
- Bring a medium pot filled with water and a pinch of salt to a boil.
- Add calamari all at once and cook until tender yet cooked, (I test it by tasting a ring) about 45 - 60 seconds.
- Quickly drain when cooked and add to the ice bath until cool, 4 - 5 minutes.
- Combine squid with the salad and toss well.
- Taste for salt and add additional seasoning and lemon juice if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate at least an hour or overnight for best results.
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Notes
Makes about 3 1/2 cups.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 scant cup, Calories: 122kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 2g, Sodium: 66mg, Fiber: 0.9g, Sugar: 1.2g
- WW Points: 2