CRUNCHY CALAMARI SALAD

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

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

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds cleaned squid
Juice of 2 lemons
Salt to taste
2 cups crustless country bread torn in small pieces
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, minced
6 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium red onion, sliced thin 2 tablespoons finely minced
Italian parsley
Hot red pepper flakes to taste

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

Ali Akber
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I'm not sure if I would make this salad again.


Ali khan Official
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This salad is a bit pricey, but it's worth it.


OG Kapture
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I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who loves calamari.


Faizan Sagar
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This salad is a great way to get your seafood fix.


Redemption Pavilion Parish
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The dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


Roberta Rouse
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I love the combination of crispy calamari and fresh vegetables in this salad.


Spencer Hilden
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This salad is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Tamir Avraham
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover calamari. The calamari is crispy and flavorful, and the vegetables are fresh and crunchy. The dressing is light and tangy, and it brings all the flavors together.


Niku Sefa
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I'm not usually a fan of calamari, but this salad changed my mind. The calamari was crispy and tender, and the vegetables were fresh and flavorful. The dressing was light and tangy, and it complemented the other ingredients perfectly.


Yo-Kai Watch forever
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This calamari salad is a great appetizer or light lunch. The calamari is crispy and tender, and the vegetables are fresh and flavorful. The dressing is light and tangy, and it brings all the flavors together.


Niazi Vlogs
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious change from my usual dinner routine. The calamari was crispy and flavorful, and the vegetables were fresh and crunchy. The dressing was light and tangy, and it complemented the other ingredients perfectly.


Tuhin Ahmed
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I love calamari, and this salad is a great way to enjoy it. The calamari is crispy and tender, and the vegetables are fresh and flavorful. The dressing is light and tangy, and it brings all the flavors together.


Muhammad Bahjaaj
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The calamari salad was easy to make and turned out delicious. The calamari was crispy and flavorful, and the vegetables were fresh and crunchy. The dressing was light and tangy, and it complemented the other ingredients perfectly.


XBlueburryX
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This calamari salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of crispy calamari, fresh vegetables, and tangy dressing was irresistible. I will definitely be making this again.