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A plate of marinated squid tentacles for Calamari Salad.
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Calamari Salad

Calamari, if done properly, is a subtle taste that goes with a number of complimentary flavors.  Here calamari is featured in a salad, light fresh.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: French, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 6
Calories: 73kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Calamari
  • 1 T. Green Pepper small diced
  • 1 T. Red Pepper small diced
  • 1 T. Yellow Pepper small diced
  • 1 T. Juice of Lemon
  • 1 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 T. Parsley flat, chopped
  • ½ tsp Honey

Instructions

Preparing Tubes & Tentacles

  • Cut tubes into rings and rinse.
  • Poaching, using water lightly seasoned with white wine, lemon juice, bay leaf. 
  • Shock by immersing in water with ice in it; this will immediately stop the cooking process

Make Your Calamari Salad

  • Drop seafood or vegetables into boiling water, reduce to a simmer, cook until just done. 2 - 3 minutes
  • Combine all ingredients, other than the calamari
  • Whisk lemon, olive oil, and honey in a bowl with parsley
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 185mg | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.5mg