Salade de Calamars

Salade de Calamars is a vibrant Moroccan seafood dish that combines tender calamari with fresh vegetables and zesty spices, creating a refreshing and healthy option for seafood lovers. This dish is perfect as a light meal or a delightful appetizer, bursting with flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients

• Fresh calamari - 300 grams, cleaned and sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the sliced calamari for about 2-3 minutes until they are opaque, then drain and set aside to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Add the cooled calamari to the vegetable mixture, then pour the dressing over the top.
5. Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined, then let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 230
• Protein: 22 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.
• High in protein, aiding in muscle repair and growth.

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