Kalamari Salad

13 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 lbs squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch rings and pieces
  • 1 large carrot, cut into julienne strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dice
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dice
  • 1 small red onion, cut into thin rings, separated, and kept in ice water
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olive, halved

Directions

  1. 1
    Whisk together vinegar, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic, sugar and salt and pepper to taste; add oil in a thin stream, whisking until the dressing becomes emulsified.
  2. 2
    In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook squid for exactly 45 seconds (water probably won't return to a boil in that time).
  3. 3
    Drain and refresh under cold water.
  4. 4
    Place the squid in a bowl along with the vegetables and olives and pour dressing over.
  5. 5
    Toss to coat.
  6. 6
    Let the salad marinate, covered and chilled, for at least 3 hours and up to 24 before serving.

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