GRILLED CALAMARI SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Time P1DT25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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2 cups herb olive oil, recipe follows
3 pounds calamari, cleaned
1 cup pepperoncini peppers cut into rings
1 cup julienne roasted red peppers
1/2 cup capers
1 cup chopped parsley leaves
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped chervil leaves
1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped thyme leaves
1 quart blended olive oil

Steps:

Put 1 cup of the herb oil in a mixing bowl. Add calamari, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Preheat a grill to high heat.
Remove calamari, season with salt and pepper on both sides and grill for approximately 4 minutes per side. While the calamari is cooking, put all other ingredients and the remaining 1 cup herb oil in a mixing bowl. Slice calamari into thin juliennes, and add to all of the ingredients. Mix thoroughly, season with salt and pepper.
Combine all ingredients. This can be prepared in advance and used for multiple recipes.