Nut-Free Refreshing Squid Salad
Dive into the vibrant flavors of this Nut-Free Refreshing Squid Salad, a perfect light and zesty dish for seafood lovers. Tender blanched squid rings are combined with crisp julienned cucumber, sweet red bell peppers, and sharp red onion slices, all tossed in a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing infused with minced garlic. Fresh parsley adds a herbaceous touch, while a garnish of mint leaves delivers an extra burst of cooling freshness. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a nut-free promise, this easy squid salad is ideal as a healthy appetizer or a light main course. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for the ultimate refreshing experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh squid, cleaned
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, julienned
- 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 leaves fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Begin by preparing the fresh squid. Ensure it is thoroughly cleaned, and cut it into rings about 1 cm wide. The tentacles can be left whole or halved if they're large.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the squid rings and tentacles in the boiling water for 1-2 minutes, or until they turn opaque and firm. Immediately drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool completely.
While the squid cools, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic. Add the sea salt and black pepper, and mix well.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled squid, sliced red onion, julienned cucumber, julienned red bell pepper, and chopped parsley. Toss all ingredients gently to mix.
Pour the citrus dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently to make sure everything is well coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves for an added burst of freshness.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing appetizer or main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.6 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1165 mg | 388% | |
| Sodium | 1399 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 81.6 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1892 mg | 40% | |
*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.
