A delicious and refreshing salad with spicy grilled squid and fresh watercress.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs squid cleaned and scored
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 Lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups watercress
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped fresh
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add cleaned and scored squid to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Grill squid for 2-3 minutes per side, or until opaque and lightly charred. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine watercress, sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, toasted sliced almonds, and chopped cilantro.
- Slice grilled squid into rings and add to the bowl with the salad ingredients. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve the spicy grilled squid and watercress salad immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 28gFat: 14gFiber: 3g
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GROSS! Why would anyone eat squid? What’s wrong with you people? Stick to chicken 😡
My husband said it was ‘weird’ but I loved it! Watercress is a game changer. Will make again!
I didn’t have watercress, so used spinach. Still tasted okay, but not as good, maybe. Idk.
Absolutely loved this recipe! The spices give the squid a fantastic flavor. It was a hit at my dinner party!
Why do you have to grill the squid? Can’t you just boil it? Seems too complicated for a salad.
Boiling might be easier, but grilling gives a nice smoky flavor that makes the dish special! It’s worth a little extra effort in my opinion.
Yum!! I added some avocado to mine. It was really good! Trying this again for sure.
This recipe was absolutely delicious! The squid was cooked just right and the watercress added a refreshing crunch.
Wow, my friends loved this at the BBQ I hosted. It looked fancy too! Thanks for sharing!
Sounds good but squid?? I don’t know if I can eat that stuff… pretty weird.
Spicy? More like kinda spicy. Needed more heat! But the salad was fresh n good. Old squids I used.
This is the life! Grilled squid and watercress salad is my jam! Love the spices too.💖
Instructions were good but my squid turned kinda rubbery… must not have grilled long enough? 🤔
Nice salad, but can I substitute the squid for chicken? I’m not a fan of seafood.
OMG, this is my new favorite salad! The combination of flavors is just perfect. The cayenne gave it a nice kick!
I’m not usually a fan of squid, but this wasn’t too bad. The almonds really added something. Probably won’t make it again tho.
I don’t know, guys. I tried it and the squid was too fishy for my taste. Maybe I did something wrong?
Maybe you just overcooked it? Squid can get tough if grilled too long. Try cooking for a shorter time next time! 🤔
I dunno, I think squid’s supposed to be kinda fishy. That’s just how it is, right? Not everyone likes it, though!
Not sure why everyone loves this recipe. The taste was okay but the squid was tough. I guess I should’ve marinated longer?
Tried this with just my family and they were not fans. I think squid tastes weird, but the salad looked nice.
I don’t usually like squid, but this was pretty good! Just watch the grilling time, I overcooked my first batch.
This recipe is fantastic! The flavors are so vibrant and the salad is super fresh. Definitely a five-star dish for me!
I’m so glad you loved it! The marinade really makes a difference, doesn’t it?