Soy-Free Refreshing Squid Salad
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and "Soy-Free Refreshing Squid Salad," a perfect fusion of fresh ingredients and zesty flavors, ideal for a light yet satisfying dish. Tender, perfectly cooked squid rings are paired with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic red onion, all brought together by a tangy lime-based dressing sweetened with a touch of honey and seasoned with fish sauce and garlic. This salad is naturally soy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions, and it comes together in just 25 minutes, including prep and cook time. Serve it chilled as a refreshing appetizer or a light and healthy main course, and enjoy the harmonious balance of textures and flavors that make this dish an irresistible summer favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh squid (cleaned and sliced into rings)
- 1 large cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the squid rings and cook for 1-2 minutes until just tender. Do not overcook.
Drain the squid and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Toss to mix evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Slowly whisk in the olive oil to the dressing until well combined.
Add the cooled squid rings to the vegetable mixture, pour the dressing over the salad, and gently toss to combine.
Season the salad with salt to taste and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Serve the squid salad chilled as a refreshing appetizer or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
932 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.1 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1165 mg | 388% | |
| Sodium | 3936 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 84.7 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 2496 mg | 53% | |
*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.
