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5 from 11 votes

Chilled Calamari Salad with Lemon and Parsley

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
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.
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  • 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 Plus: 2