Best 10 The Best Calamari Salad Recipes

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With its tender texture and slightly sweet flavor, calamari is a versatile seafood that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes, but there's no better way to showcase its deliciousness than with a calamari salad. Whether you prefer it grilled, fried, or steamed, calamari pairs well with a variety of flavors, from tangy dressings to fresh herbs, making it a perfect choice for a light and refreshing summer salad. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the best calamari salad recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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CALAMARI SALAD



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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

2-1/2 pounds cleaned fresh or frozen calamari (squid), thawed
1/2 cup olive oil
3 anchovy fillets, minced, optional
2 teaspoons minced fresh Italian parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup pitted Italian olives, sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice

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 :

CALAMARI SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Olive     Onion     Tomato     Christmas     Quick & Easy     Seafood     Squid     Spring     Healthy     Christmas Eve     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lb cleaned squid
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 small red onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise (1 cup)
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved lengthwise
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes (3/4 lb), halved or quartered if large
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

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.

THE BEST CALAMARI SALAD



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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

4 lbs calamari, cleaned and skinned
1/2 cup diced red onion
2 fresh jalapenos, minced seeds and veins removed
1 cup red bell pepper, diced seeds and veins removed
1 cucumber, peeled seeds removed diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, diced
salt and pepper
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 pressed garlic cloves

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.

GRILLED CALAMARI SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time P1DT25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups herb olive oil, recipe follows
3 pounds calamari, cleaned
1 cup pepperoncini peppers cut into rings
1 cup julienne roasted red peppers
1/2 cup capers
1 cup chopped parsley leaves
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped chervil leaves
1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped thyme leaves
1 quart blended olive oil

Steps:

  • Put 1 cup of the herb oil in a mixing bowl. Add calamari, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • Preheat a grill to high heat.
  • Remove calamari, season with salt and pepper on both sides and grill for approximately 4 minutes per side. While the calamari is cooking, put all other ingredients and the remaining 1 cup herb oil in a mixing bowl. Slice calamari into thin juliennes, and add to all of the ingredients. Mix thoroughly, season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine all ingredients. This can be prepared in advance and used for multiple recipes.

CALAMARI SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lemon, juiced
Salt
16 cleaned squid, cut into rings
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Pinch thyme
Pinch basil
Pinch oregano

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.

PACIFIC CALAMARI SALAD



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds cleaned squid
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Japanese wasabi paste
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves

Steps:

  • Slice the squid into thin rings. Coarsely chop the tentacles. Bring two quarts of water to a boil and add the lemon juice and salt to taste. Add the squid. When the water returns to a boil, drain the squid thoroughly and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar to the warm squid. Dissolve the wasabi in the lime juice and add it along with the ginger and sesame oil. Refrigerate and allow to marinate at least two hours.
  • Before serving, fold in the scallions, peanuts and pineapple. Season to taste with pepper and, if needed, some salt. Scatter the chopped coriander on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 207, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 401 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

CALAMARI SALAD



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     quick, salads and dressings

Time 23m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds squid, cleaned
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Juice of 2 lemons
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 bulb fresh fennel, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, minced
8 black Greek or Italian olives, pitted and chopped
Hot red pepper flakes to taste
Salt to taste

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

GRAMMY'S CALAMARI SALAD



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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

2 lemons, juiced
6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
3 pounds squid, cleaned and sliced into rounds
1 (2.25 ounce) can pitted black olives
4 stalks celery, chopped

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

WARM CALAMARI SALAD



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I didn't get the char I wanted on the calamari, but I still enjoyed a flavorful, healthy lunch. The good news, however, was that I ate the leftovers cold, tossed with the same salad ingredients, and it was actually better. So, if you are planning on doing the same recipe as shown, I would suggest serving it chilled instead.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound cleaned calamari (tubes and tentacles)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus a pinch for garnish
½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups baby arugula, lightly packed
1 (15 ounce) can cooked white beans, rinsed and drained
⅓ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more for drizzling
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut calamari tubes into 1/4-inch rings. Cut larger tentacle pieces in half. Place calamari in a bowl. Add oil, red pepper flakes, chipotle powder, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, jalapeno slices, and salt. Mix together thoroughly.
  • Place arugula and beans in separate bowl. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Divide among 4 servings bowls.
  • Heat cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add calamari to skillet; cook and stir until calamari loses its translucency, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  • Spoon calamari over arugula and beans. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with a pinch of pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 230.1 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 801.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CALAMARI SALAD



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This recipe for calamari salad is courtesy of Sal Scognamillo, the owner of Patsy's.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds calamari, cleaned and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch rings
1/3 cup olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
20 gaeta or Kalamata olives, pitted
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Prepare an ice water-bath; set aside. Add calamari rings to boiling water and cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Immediately transfer calamari to ice water bath; let cool 15 to 30 minutes. Drain calamari and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, celery, olives, garlic, and basil. Add calamari and toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh calamari. Fresh calamari should be firm and white, with a slightly briny smell. Avoid calamari that is slimy or has a strong fishy odor.
  • Clean the calamari properly. To clean calamari, first remove the head and tentacles. Then, cut the body into rings or strips. Remove the clear cartilage from the inside of the rings or strips. Finally, rinse the calamari under cold water.
  • Cook the calamari briefly. Calamari is a delicate seafood that can easily become tough if it is overcooked. The best way to cook calamari is to sauté it over high heat for a few minutes, or until it is just cooked through.
  • Use a variety of ingredients. Calamari salad is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. Some common ingredients include tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, and olives. You can also add herbs, such as basil or oregano, to taste.
  • Dress the salad with a light vinaigrette. A light vinaigrette is the perfect dressing for calamari salad. A simple vinaigrette can be made with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Conclusion:

Calamari salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to enjoy calamari, and it is also a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. If you are looking for a new and exciting salad recipe, give calamari salad a try.

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