Calamari Salad
Italian for “squid,” calamari is an oft-forgotten ingredient with a long tradition in New England. We love it in this simple calamari salad.
Calamari Salad
Photo Credit : Heath RobbinsItalian for “squid,” calamari is an oft-forgotten ingredient that actually enjoys a long tradition in Mediterranean cultures as well as here in New England. We love the flavor it lends to this simple calamari salad.
Yield:
6 servingsIngredients
2 tablespoons kosher or sea salt, plus extra to taste
2 pounds cleaned squid, tubes cut into 1/4-inch rings, tentacles coarsely chopped
1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 3-4 large cloves)
1/4 cup firmly packed minced fresh parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
1 handful black olives, pitted, roughly chopped (optional)
Salad greens and/or tomatoes
Instructions
In a large saucepan, bring 1 gallon water and 2 tablespoons salt to a rolling boil. Have a colander ready in the sink.
Add squid to boiling water and cook, stirring continuously, just until it turns opaque, about 1 minute (overcooked squid turns tough). Drain immediately.
In a large, nonreactive bowl, whisk remaining ingredients together. Add squid and toss well to coat.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. (Salad will keep 2-3 days.)
Serve squid on a pile of salad greens or sliced tomatoes.
