How to Make an Italian Calamari Salad : Italian Specialties

calamari

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: squid

Shrimp is lower in calories, while squid is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is tangy and lower in calories.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion is milder and adds freshness.

Cut calamari tubes into pieces about half an inch thick and split the heads.

In a bowl, combine chopped Anaheim chilies, minced garlic, and chopped Italian parsley.

Add extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the mixture.

Season with ground black pepper and sea salt from Sicily.

Marinate the calamari in the mixture for a few moments.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan and add the marinated calamari.

Cook the calamari until fully cooked through, then place in a bowl.

Serve the calamari on a bed of arugula, adding more lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and freshly ground pepper.

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