Refreshing Squid Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this *Refreshing Squid Salad*, a light and flavorful dish perfect for summer or as a healthy appetizer. Tender rings of perfectly cooked calamari are combined with a vibrant mix of arugula, spinach, and lettuce, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and zesty red onion. The salad is tossed in a zippy homemade dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and aromatic herbs like parsley and basil, with a hint of red chili flakes for a subtle kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also beautifully fresh and loaded with nutrients. Ideal for seafood lovers and Mediterranean cuisine enthusiasts, this squid salad is a show-stopping dish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Squid (calamari), cleaned
• 150 grams Mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
• 150 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, torn
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the squid: slice the cleaned squid tubes into rings about 1 cm thick. Set aside.

Step 2

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 3

Add the squid rings to the boiling water and cook for 90 seconds until opaque and tender. Do not overcook.

Step 4

Drain the squid and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Remove the squid from the ice water and pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 8

Add the squid to the salad bowl with the vegetables.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 10

Serve the squid salad immediately, garnished with additional parsley and basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1243.3 grams (1243.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	864

Total Fat 36.50g	47%
Saturated Fat 6.40g	32%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1165mg	388%
Sodium 1475mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 48.80g	18%
Dietary Fiber 8.90g	32%
Total Sugars 13.20g
Protein 86.30g	173%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 390mg	30%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 2886mg	61%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.8%

Protein: 39.7%

Carbs: 22.5%