When it comes to creating a delicious and memorable seafood dish, Grammy's calamari salad stands as a testament to the culinary expertise and creativity of grandmothers around the world. With its tender calamari, vibrant vegetables, and tantalizing dressing, this salad transports taste buds to a seaside paradise, capturing the essence of the Mediterranean and evoking memories of family gatherings and coastal celebrations. As we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind this timeless recipe, let us explore the ingredients, techniques, and culinary wisdom that have made Grammy's calamari salad a beloved dish that continues to delight generations.
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GRAMMY'S CALAMARI SALAD
My Grandma has been making this calamari salad for all the years I can remember at our traditional Christmas Eve dinner.
Provided by CLAIRES
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix lemon juice, garlic, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Stir in squid, and cook about 3 minutes, or until tender; drain.
- Toss squid, olives, and celery with the lemon juice mixture. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 264.5 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 108.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
CALAMARI SALAD
Steps:
- To a large pot of boiling water, add lemon juice and salt. Add squid rings and cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Drain.
- Combine onion, celery, garlic, parsley, olive oil, vinegar and herbs with cooked squid and serve at room temperature or cool.
GARLICKY GRILLED CALAMARI AND NECTARINE SALAD
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Time 16m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the dressing: Place the minced garlic cloves on a cutting board, then sprinkle with kosher salt. Using the back of your knife, mash the garlic to form a paste. Add it to a bowl with the lime juice, 1/4 cup oil, cumin, turmeric, garam masala and red chile flakes, if using. Whisk together, then season with salt and pepper, if necessary. Remove 3 tablespoons of the marinade and set aside for the squid.
- For the squid: Heat up a large grill pan over high heat. Don't put anything on the grill until it's screaming hot! That will prevent the excess sticking.
- Meanwhile, place the lemon juice in a large salad bowl and whisk in a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the arugula and toss to lightly coat. Transfer to a serving platter.
- Drizzle the nectarine slices with olive oil, and lay them on the grill, turning every minute or so until the fruit have nice grill marks all over. Remove them to a plate. Pat the squid dry with paper towels, if necessary, and add to the reserved marinade. Toss to coat. Shake the calamari of the excess marinade, and place the tubes and tentacles on the hot grill, cooking about 3 minutes per side. If the squid sticks, wait another 30 seconds or so. When it's well-seared, it will release!
- Remove the calamari from grill, and slice the calamari tubes (bodies) into rings. Add rings and tentacles to the bowl of reserved dressing and toss well to coat. Arrange the nectarine wedges and calamari on the platter, over the bed of arugula. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the bowl, as desired, and serve.
- Combine the cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamom seeds, black cardamom seeds, if using in a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind until fine. Store the spice mix in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.
CALAMARI SALAD
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories quick, salads and dressings
Time 23m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring three quarts of water to a boil, add the squid and boil for three minutes, just until the squid turns opaque and firms up. Drain the squid and rinse it with cold water. Pat it dry on paper towels and slice the bodies into thin rings. Chop the triangular fins and the tentacles. Place the squid in a glass or ceramic bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Cover and refrigerate for two to three days, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 453 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
CLASSIC GREEK SALAD TOPPED WITH GRILLED CALAMARI SKEWERS
This is a not your run-of-the-mill salad. Very flavorful and refreshing and the calamari is a scrumptious addition! Posted for Zaar World Tour II '06
Provided by Cynna
Categories Squid
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Soak 20 wooden skewers in water for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse the calamari tubes and pat dry.
- Split the bodies from top to bottom so you have 2 triangular pieces.
- Thread a soaked skewer through the length of each piece. Put the skewers on a platter and set aside.
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, dried and fresh oregano, thyme and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour 1/2 of the vinaigrette over the calamari; set the other 1/2 aside while you make the salad.
- In a large bowl, add the tomatoes, onion, cucumber, cheese, olives, and romaine.
- Pour the remaining vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Let marinate while you grill the calamari.
- Heat the grill or a grill pan and oil it lightly.
- Grill the calamari for 2 minutes on each side, no longer or they will be tough.
- To serve, put the salad onto a large platter and top it with the calamari skewers.
- Garnish with fresh oregano leaves and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.1, Fat 41.9, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 50.7, Sodium 1219.6, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 10.4, Protein 12.5
CALAMARI SALAD
This is one of the seven fish dishes we serve at Christmas time. It is easy to make and quite delicious! I enjoy it served both warm and cold. Either way, it has become one of our traditional dishes each year. The recipe has been passed down to me through my grandparents, who were excellent cooks. -Paul Rinaldi, Easton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Chop calamari tentacles; cut body into 1/2-in. rings., In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add anchovies if desired; stir in parsley and garlic. Cook 1 minute. Add wine; stir in mushrooms, if desired, and seasonings. Add calamari; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until calamari is tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove pan from heat; cool slightly., In a serving bowl, toss celery, olives, lemon juice and calamari mixture. May be served warm, or refrigerated and served cold.
Nutrition Facts :
GRAMMY'S CALAMARI SALAD
My Grandma has been making this calamari salad for all the years I can remember at our traditional Christmas Eve dinner.
Provided by CLAIRES
Categories Seafood Salad
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix lemon juice, garlic, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Stir in squid, and cook about 3 minutes, or until tender; drain.
- Toss squid, olives, and celery with the lemon juice mixture. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 264.5 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 108.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
THE BEST CALAMARI SALAD
Make and share this The Best Calamari Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mrs.pin
Categories Squid
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Clean calamari remove the fins and skin.
- If you wish to use the tenacles cut them off above the eyes remove the hard center.
- Cut the calamari into small rings.
- Cook the calamari in boiling salted water for approx 1 minute drain and rinse under cold water.
- Put into serving bowl add all the chopped ingredients stir to combine.
- In a small bowl add vinegar and lemon juice wish in olive oil to make an emulsion
- add to salad and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
CALAMARI SALAD
Steps:
- Rinse squid under cold running water, then lightly pat dry between paper towels. Halve tentacles lengthwise and cut bodies (including flaps, if attached) crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide rings.
- Cook squid in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just opaque, 40 to 60 seconds. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When squid is cool, drain and pat dry.
- Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then stir in onion and let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine squid, olives, tomatoes, celery, and parsley in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
CRUNCHY CALAMARI SALAD
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice the squid into thin rings and coarsely chop the tentacles. Preheat an oven or toaster oven to 400 degrees. Bring two quarts of water to a boil.
- When the water is boiling, add the juice of half a lemon and season it with a teaspoon of salt. Add the squid and stir and when the water returns to a boil, drain the squid and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Spread the bread on a baking sheet, place in the oven and bake until the bread has dried out and turned lightly golden.
- Heat the oil in a heavy skillet, stir in the garlic, remove from the heat immediately, pour the oil and garlic over toasted bread, stirring well.
- Place the squid in a serving bowl and toss with the remaining lemon juice. Fold in the tomatoes, onion, parsley and hot red pepper to taste. Just before serving, fold in the toasted bread along with any oil and garlic in the pan. Season to taste with salt and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 228, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 491 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh calamari. Fresh calamari has a briny, slightly sweet flavor that is perfect for this salad. Avoid using frozen calamari, as it can be rubbery and tough.
- Clean the calamari properly. To clean calamari, remove the head, tentacles, and ink sac. Then, score the body of the calamari and remove the clear membrane. Finally, rinse the calamari thoroughly under cold water.
- Cook the calamari until it is just tender. Overcooked calamari is tough and chewy. To prevent this, cook the calamari for no more than 2 minutes per side.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add color, flavor, and texture to the dish. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, celery, and bell peppers.
- Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing will overpower the delicate flavor of the calamari. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-based dressing is a good option.
- Serve the salad immediately. Calamari salad is best served fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for no more than 2 hours.
Conclusion:
Calamari salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you are looking for a new salad recipe, give calamari salad a try!
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