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.
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.
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 167Calories 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.