The Best Calamari Salad

Ingredients

• 4 lbs calamari, cleaned and skinned
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 2 fresh jalapenos, minced seeds and veins removed
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced seeds and veins removed
• 1 cucumber, peeled seeds removed diced
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, diced
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 pressed garlic cloves

Directions

1. 1

   Clean calamari remove the fins and skin.

2. 2

   If you wish to use the tenacles cut them off above the eyes remove the hard center.

3. 3

   Cut the calamari into small rings.

4. 4

   Cook the calamari in boiling salted water for approx 1 minute drain and rinse under cold water.

5. 5

   Put into serving bowl add all the chopped ingredients stir to combine.

6. 6

   In a small bowl add vinegar and lemon juice wish in olive oil to make an emulsion

7. 7

   add to salad and stir to combine.

8. 8

   Refrigerate for several hours before serving.