Sugar-Free Refreshing Squid Salad

Dive into the vibrant flavors of this Sugar-Free Refreshing Squid Salad, a light and healthy dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean right to your table. Featuring tender squid rings blanched to perfection, this salad is tossed with crisp celery, juicy cherry tomatoes, cooling cucumber, and a hint of red onion for a burst of freshness in every bite. An aromatic lemon and extra-virgin olive oil dressing, infused with minced garlic, ties it all together, while fresh parsley and mint add fragrant herbaceous notes. Packed with nutrients, low in calories, and naturally sugar-free, this salad is perfect as a chilled appetizer or a light, refreshing main course. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for summer gatherings or any time you crave a simple yet satisfying seafood recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams squid
• 2 pieces lemons
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves fresh garlic cloves
• 2 pieces celery stalks
• 150 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 small red onion
• 20 grams fresh parsley
• 10 grams fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Clean the squid thoroughly: remove the head, tentacles, and innards, then peel off the skin. Rinse well under cold water and pat dry. Cut the squid into rings about 1 cm thick.

Step 2

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Blanch the squid rings in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are opaque and tender. Drain the squid and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 3

Juice the lemons and combine the juice with extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Mince the garlic and add it to the dressing. Whisk together until emulsified.

Step 4

Slice the celery stalks thinly. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and thinly slice the cucumber. Peel and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves finely.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched squid rings, celery slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion slices.

Step 7

Pour the lemon and olive oil dressing over the salad. Add the chopped parsley and mint leaves.

Step 8

Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Toss well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 9

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve the squid salad chilled as a refreshing appetizer or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1248.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1003.2

Total Fat 48.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1165.1mg	0%
Sodium 2647.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.0g
Protein 85.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 387.3mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 2715.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 33.5%

Carbs: 23.6%