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Baby Calamari Salad

This Baby Calamari Salad is fresh, light, and bursting with citrusy flavor! Tender sautéed calamari pairs with crisp greens, veggies, and a zesty vinaigrette—ready in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Servings 4 servings
Calories 274 kcal

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Ingredients
  

For Salad

  • 1 lb baby calamari, squid, cleaned and tentacles removed
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens, such as spinach, arugula, and lettuce
  • 1 cup carrots, grated
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt and pepper, to taste

For Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, +more for cooking calamari
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, hoisin sauce, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
    ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce, salt and pepper
  • Cook the calamari: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil. Once hot, add the cleaned baby calamari and sauté for 2-3 minutes until cooked through and tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
    1 lb baby calamari, salt and pepper
  • Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine salad greens, grated carrots, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and chopped parsley.
    4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup carrots, 1 cucumber, ¼ red onion, ¼ cup Kalamata olives, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • Dress the salad: Drizzle the citrusy vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  • Serve: Divide the salad among plates and top with the warm sautéed calamari. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To Store. Keep leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. Store the calamari separately for the best texture.
  • To Make Ahead. Prep the dressing and chop the vegetables ahead of time. Sauté the calamari just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 19gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 264mgSodium: 248mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6096IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg
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