Thai Spicy Squid Salad

Thai Spicy Squid Salad is a vibrant and zesty dish featuring tender squid tossed with fresh herbs and a spicy lime dressing. This refreshing salad offers a perfect balance of flavors, making it a delightful option for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

• Squid - 300 grams, cleaned and sliced into rings
• Lime juice - 3 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Cucumber - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh mint - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix lime juice, fish sauce, chili flakes, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the squid rings. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until they turn opaque and are cooked through.
3. Remove the squid from the pan and let it cool for a few minutes.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and mint.
5. Add the cooked squid to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over everything.
6. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients and let it sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 29 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, aiding muscle growth and repair.
• Contains antioxidants from fresh herbs that may help reduce inflammation.

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