Low Fat Refreshing Squid Salad
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and nutritious Low Fat Refreshing Squid Salad, perfect for seafood lovers seeking a light and healthy option. Featuring tender, blanched squid rings complemented by crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic mint and parsley, this salad boasts a refreshing medley of flavors and textures. A zesty lemon-garlic dressing ties the dish together, enhancing its natural freshness without overwhelming the palate. Ready in just 30 minutes, this low-fat squid salad is an ideal choice for a quick lunch, light dinner, or elegant starter. Serve chilled and garnish with extra mint leaves for a stunning presentation that’s sure to impress. Perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a refreshing seafood dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh squid
- 1 lemon
- 20 fresh mint leaves
- 1 cucumber
- 150 g cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- 20 g fresh parsley
Instructions
Start by cleaning the squid. Remove the head, fins, and innards. Make sure to peel the skin off the tubes and wash thoroughly under cold water. Cut the cleaned squid into rings about 1cm wide.
Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the squid rings and blanch them for about 1-2 minutes or until they turn opaque. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Juice the lemon into a small bowl, discarding any seeds. Add olive oil, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and minced garlic to the lemon juice. Whisk together to form the dressing.
Cut the cucumber into thin slices, quarter the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched squid, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and roughly chopped mint and parsley leaves.
Pour the lemon dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Garnish with additional mint leaves before serving, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.9 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1165 mg | 388% | |
| Sodium | 1449 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 92.6 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 872 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 3448 mg | 73% | |
*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.
