Spicy Grilled Calamari Salad

This Spicy grilled calamari salad has all the confines of the much-adored appetizer—crunch from the peanuts, tomatoes, a bit of spice—but so much more.

Thai squid-beef salad is a classic example. The only “leaves” in it are basil leaves, but the combination of fish sauce,chili garlic sauce, cucumbers, and peanuts in a lime dressing with fish sauce and tamari tastes light, lively and refreshing.

 

Ingredients

• 400g squid, cleaned, tentacles reserved for another use
• 1⁄2 Tbsp peanut or canola oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 Tbsp fish sauce
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1⁄2 Tbsp chili garlic sauce 
• 4 cups arugula, or basil leaves, 
• One mini cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into matchsticks
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1⁄2 red onion, very thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup roasted peanuts

 

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill.
2. Hurl the squid bodies with the oil, and generously season with salt and lots of black pepper.
3. When the grill is hot, pour the squid and grill for about 5 minutes, until lightly charred all over.
4. Take the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili sauce in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend.
5. Slice the grilled squid into 1⁄2″ rings.
6. In a salad bowl, toss the squid, basil leaves, cucumber, tomato, onion, and peanuts with the dressing.
7. Divide the salad among 4 plates.

 

Nutritional Information per serving :

 

• Calories- 240
• Fat- 15g
• Carbs- 10g
• Protein- 19g

 

Notes!

The simple dressing can be a basic blend of mustard, balsamic vinegar and good olive oil, but a little garlic and basil round out the flavor.

You could also hurl in grated cheddar or Monterey Jack, or crumbled blue cheese; or add pine nuts or toasted almonds; you could even use, as our friend did, sun-dried cranberries. 

 

An amazing leafless grilled salad recipe! Must-try!

Get started your with  Weight Loss Journey today and take a step towards a healthy lifestyle! Stay tuned for inspiring Weight Loss Journeys, and Delicious Recipes! Also, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for the daily dose of Health, and Wellness content!