Calamari Salad Recipe

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Calamari Salad
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  1. (If you got whole squid, clean them first: gently pull the head and tentacles away from the body, then pull out the backbone from inside the body and discard it and the intestines and ink sac; cut the tentacles from the head just below the eyes and discard head; remove membrane from body.).
  2. Rinse all the squid under running water and pat dry.
  3. Cut the tentacle bunches in half, and cut the bodies into 1/4 to 1/3-inch wide rings; cut the wings from the bodies.
  4. Fill a 5 or 6 quart pot full of water, add a couple teaspoons of salt, and bring it to a boil.
  5. Prepare a bowl of ice water.
  6. Cook all the prepared squid pieces in the boiling water until just opaque, a brief 40 to 60 seconds, then remove from pot and immediately plunge into the ice water to halt the cooking.
  7. When squid has cooled, transfer to a colander, let drain, and pat dry; set aside.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper; add in onion, stir, and let the dressing stand for 5 minutes.
  9. In a large bowl, combine the cooked squid, olives, tomatoes, celery, parsley, basil, and feta (if using), then toss with the dressing.
  10. Let salad stand, tossing occasionally, for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  11. Note: although good eaten right after preparation, it’s even better if you chill it for 8 hours – tossing occasionally - then bring it to room temperature before serving (about 1 hour); also, some people prefer the onion to be sautéed lightly before adding it to the salad.
  12. Makes 4 main course servings, 8 side dish servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 714.5 Kcal (2991 kJ)
Calories from fat 490.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.53g 84%
Cholesterol 476.16mg 159%
Sodium 505.99mg 21%
Potassium 797.39mg 17%
Total Carbs 14.32g 5%
Sugars 4.59g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.16g 9%
Protein 40.65g 81%
Vitamin C 36.3mg 60%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 168.9mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 190.24 Kcal (796 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.52g 84%
Cholesterol 126.78mg 159%
Sodium 134.72mg 21%
Potassium 212.31mg 17%
Total Carbs 3.81g 5%
Sugars 1.22g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 9%
Protein 10.82g 81%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 60%
Iron 0.6mg 13%
Calcium 45mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.4
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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