Low Fat Refreshing Squid Salad
Dive into the zesty, vibrant flavors of this Low Fat Refreshing Squid Salad, a light and nutritious dish perfect for seafood lovers. Featuring tender squid rings blanched to perfection, this salad is paired with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic fresh herbs like mint and parsley, creating a medley of textures and flavors. A tangy lemon-garlic dressing brings everything together, enhancing the natural flavors without overpowering them. With only 10 minutes of cooking time and a low-fat profile, this salad is an excellent choice for a healthy lunch or dinner. Serve it chilled for an added burst of freshness—ideal for warm summer days or as a sophisticated starter at your next gathering.
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Ingredients
- 500 g fresh squid
- 1 lemon
- 20 fresh mint leaves
- 1 cucumber
- 150 g cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- 20 g fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Start by cleaning the squid. Remove the head, fins, and innards. Make sure to peel the skin off the tubes and wash thoroughly under cold water. Cut the cleaned squid into rings about 1cm wide.
Step 2
Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the squid rings and blanch them for about 1-2 minutes or until they turn opaque. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
Juice the lemon into a small bowl, discarding any seeds. Add olive oil, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and minced garlic to the lemon juice. Whisk together to form the dressing.
Step 4
Cut the cucumber into thin slices, quarter the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
Step 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched squid, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and roughly chopped mint and parsley leaves.
Step 6
Pour the lemon dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 7
Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Step 8
Garnish with additional mint leaves before serving, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1178.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 818.7 |
| Total Fat 23.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 1165mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1449.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.5g | |
| Protein 92.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 871.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3447.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories