Keto Refreshing Squid Salad
Delight in the crisp, vibrant flavors of this Keto Refreshing Squid Salad, a light yet satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. Tender blanched squid is paired with fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, while a zesty lemon and garlic dressing ties everything together. This low-carb, high-protein salad is not only keto-friendly but also quick to prepare, coming together in just 30 minutes. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a cool, refreshing option for warm days and an elegant appetizer or main course for seafood lovers. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for the ultimate balance of flavor and convenience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh squid
- 1 large Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 100 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Clean the fresh squid by removing the head, insides, and skin. Cut the body into thin rings and the tentacles into smaller pieces, if large.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the squid and blanch for 1-2 minutes until just cooked and tender, then quickly transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
Juice the lemon and set aside the juice.
In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, the cucumber into thin rounds, and the red onion into very thin slices.
Chop the fresh parsley finely.
Drain the squid and pat dry. Add the squid, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley to the dressing in the bowl.
Toss everything gently to ensure the squid and vegetables are well coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, dividing it evenly among four plates.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.0 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1165 mg | 388% | |
| Sodium | 1434 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 82.9 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2233 mg | 48% | |
*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.
