Best Calamari Salad With Passion Fruit Dressing Recipes

Calamari, Tomato and Caper Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound calamari, cleaned, sliced into 1/4 to 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
1 lemon, zested
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

For the salad: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes. Season the calamari with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Saute, stirring frequently, until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the mixture in a colander.
For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, capers, and lemon zest until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Transfer the calamari mixture to a serving bowl. Pour in the dressing and gently toss until all the ingredients are coated. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Calamari Salad image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 pounds cleaned fresh or frozen calamari (squid), thawed
1/2 cup olive oil
3 anchovy fillets, minced, optional
2 teaspoons minced fresh Italian parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup pitted Italian olives, sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

Chop calamari tentacles; cut body into 1/2-in. rings., In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add anchovies if desired; stir in parsley and garlic. Cook 1 minute. Add wine; stir in mushrooms, if desired, and seasonings. Add calamari; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until calamari is tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove pan from heat; cool slightly., In a serving bowl, toss celery, olives, lemon juice and calamari mixture. May be served warm, or refrigerated and served cold.

Nutrition Facts :

Calamari Salad with Passion-Fruit Dressing image

Yield Makes 6 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cleaned squid, bodies and tentacles left whole
5 passion fruit
1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Plunge squid into a large saucepan of boiling water, then remove pan from heat and let stand, stirring once or twice, 1‚ minutes. Drain squid in a colander and cool. Halve squid bodies lengthwise, then cut crosswise into very thin slices. Cut tentacles into bite-size pieces.
Halve each passion fruit crosswise, then scoop out pulp and force through a fine sieve into a large bowl, discarding seeds. Whisk in remaining ingredients, then add squid and toss well.