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Calamari Salad in a glass dish

Calamari Salad

This Calamari Salad is actually very easy to make and rivals what you find in upscale take-out cases and restaurants - and our version is low FODMAP!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American & Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 11 minutes
Makes: 8 Servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Author: Dédé Wilson

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) cleaned squid
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) FODY Garlic-Infused Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon FODY Lemon & Herb Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup (32 g) chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 dry pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 3/4 cup (48 g) chopped scallions, green parts only
  • 1 1/2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) pitted Kalamata olives, halved lengthwise
  • 1 small stalk of celery, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained, optional

Preparation:

  1. Rinse the calamari in cool water and pat dry. Slice the tentacles lengthwise (if broad or leave as is) and cut the bodies into thin rings as seen in image.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add squid and blanch for about 1 minute, then drain immediately. Run under cold water to halt cooking, then drain and pat dry again.
  3. In a large nonreactive bowl, whisk together the FODY Garlic-Infused Olive Oil, lemon juice, vinegar, FODY Lemon & Herb Seasoning, salt and pepper until well blended. Fold in the squid, parsley, tomatoes, scallions, olives and celery until combined. Fold in capers, if using. Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes for flavors to meld. Calamari Salad is ready to serve or may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Serve lightly chilled.

Notes:

Tips

  • If you have never worked with squid before, it can appear daunting. It is actually very clean and not fishy smelling at all - or shouldn't be - and is easy to use, if you buy it cleaned and ready-to-use. In U.S. markets this is how it is usually sold, so it should not be difficult to find.
Nutrition Facts
Calamari Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 237mg10%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin C 1.5mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.