Squid Salad

17/11/2023

I will be happy to help you prepare a delicious squid salad. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

500 g of cleaned squid
2 cloves of garlic
Parsley to taste
Extra virgin olive oil
Lemon juice
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Optionally:

Mixed greens (lettuce, arugula, baby spinach, etc.)
Taggiasca olives or pitted black olives
Cherry tomatoes
Salted capers, rinsed

Preparation

Clean the squid by removing the skin, head, and innards. Cut the bodies into rings and leave the tentacles whole or cut them in half, if you prefer.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and immerse the squid. Cook for about 1-2 minutes – the squid should be tender and not rubbery.
Drain the squid and plunge them into a bowl of iced water to stop the cooking and keep them tender.
In a large bowl, mix the squid with the finely chopped garlic, chopped parsley, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Add the extra virgin olive oil and mix well.
If you wish to add other ingredients such as mixed greens, olives, cherry tomatoes, and capers, incorporate them now and mix gently to not break the squid.
Taste and adjust the salt and lemon if necessary.
Let your squid salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, so that the flavors meld together well.

Interesting Facts

Squid salad is a light and tasty dish, highly appreciated in the coastal areas of Italy. The combination with parsley and garlic is typical of Mediterranean cuisine and gives the squid a fresh and bold flavor.

Enjoy your meal and I hope you delight in this fresh seafood salad!