Grilled squid lies on a bed of salad leaves and carrot matchsticks. Drizzled with a ginger-sriracha & lime dressing, all topped with pickled cucumber, a sweet chilli mayo drizzle, and toasted sesame seeds.
Spicy Squid Salad
Spicy Squid Salad
with pickled cucumber & sweet chilli mayo
Hands on Time: 20 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- Black Sesame Seeds
- Carrot
- Cucumber
- Fresh Ginger
- Rice Wine Vinegar
- Salad Leaves
- Spicy Lime Dressing
- Squid Heads & Tubes
- Sweet Chilli Mayo
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Paper Towel
PICKLE TIME
Place the rice wine vinegar, 1 tbsp of water, and 1 tsp of sweetener in a bowl. Toss through the Cucumber matchsticks and set aside to pickle.
LET’S PREP
In a bowl, combine the grated ginger, the spicy lime dressing and seasoning. Set aside. Loosen the mayo with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CHAR-GRILLED SQUID
Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet and pat dry with paper towel. Place a pan or grill pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sear the squid until lightly charred, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and season.
TOSS TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves and the Carrot matchsticks. Drain the pickling liquid from the Cucumber.
A SALAD OF DREAMS
Top the salad with the pickled cucumbers and the charred squid. Drizzle over the ginger dressing (to taste) and some sweet mayo, and garnish with the toasted sesame seeds.
PICKLE TIME
Place the rice wine vinegar, 2 tbsp of water, and 2 tsp of sweetener in a bowl. Toss through the Cucumber matchsticks and set aside to pickle.
LET’S PREP
In a bowl, combine the grated ginger, the spicy lime dressing and seasoning. Set aside. Loosen the mayo with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CHAR-GRILLED SQUID
Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet and pat dry with paper towel. Place a pan or grill pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sear the squid until lightly charred, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and season.
TOSS TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves and the Carrot matchsticks. Drain the pickling liquid from the Cucumber.
A SALAD OF DREAMS
Top the salad with the pickled cucumbers and the charred squid. Drizzle over the ginger dressing (to taste) and some sweet mayo, and garnish with the toasted sesame seeds.
PICKLE TIME
Place the rice wine vinegar, 3 tbsp of water, and 1 tbsp of sweetener in a bowl. Toss through the Cucumber matchsticks and set aside to pickle.
LET’S PREP
In a bowl, combine the grated ginger, the spicy lime dressing and seasoning. Set aside. Loosen the mayo with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CHAR-GRILLED SQUID
Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet and pat dry with paper towel. Place a pan or grill pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sear the squid until lightly charred, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and season. You may need to do this in batches.
TOSS TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves and the Carrot matchsticks. Drain the pickling liquid from the Cucumber.
A SALAD OF DREAMS
Top the salad with the pickled cucumbers and the charred squid. Drizzle over the ginger dressing (to taste) and some sweet mayo, and garnish with the toasted sesame seeds.
PICKLE TIME
Place the rice wine vinegar, 4 tbsp of water, and 20ml of sweetener in a bowl. Toss through the Cucumber matchsticks and set aside to pickle.
LET’S PREP
In a bowl, combine the grated ginger, the spicy lime dressing and seasoning. Set aside. Loosen the mayo with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CHAR-GRILLED SQUID
Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet and pat dry with paper towel. Place a pan or grill pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sear the squid until lightly charred, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and season. You may need to do this in batches.
TOSS TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves and the Carrot matchsticks. Drain the pickling liquid from the Cucumber.
A SALAD OF DREAMS
Top the salad with the pickled cucumbers and the charred squid. Drizzle over the ginger dressing (to taste) and some sweet mayo, and garnish with the toasted sesame seeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Spicy Squid Salad?
The preparation time for Spicy Squid Salad with pickled cucumber & sweet chilli mayo is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Spicy Squid Salad with pickled cucumber & sweet chilli mayo?
The total time required to make Spicy Squid Salad with pickled cucumber & sweet chilli mayo is between 30 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Spicy Squid Salad provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Spicy Squid Salad?
Black Sesame Seeds, Carrot, Cucumber, Fresh Ginger, Rice Wine Vinegar, Salad Leaves, Spicy Lime Dressing, Squid Heads & Tubes, Sweet Chilli Mayo
What is the nutritional information of Spicy Squid Salad?
Calories: 362, Carbs: 50 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 27.1 grams, Sugar: 13.8 grams, Salt: 424 grams
How do I prepare Spicy Squid Salad?
CHAR-GRILLED SQUID: Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet and pat dry with paper towel. Place a pan or grill pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sear the squid until lightly charred, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and season. TOASTY SEEDS: Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. LET’S PREP: In a bowl, combine the grated ginger, the spicy lime dressing and seasoning. Set aside. Loosen the mayo with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. TOSS TOGETHER: In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves and the carrot matchsticks. Drain the pickling liquid from the cucumber. A SALAD OF DREAMS: Top the salad with the pickled cucumbers and the charred squid. Drizzle over the ginger dressing (to taste) and some sweet mayo, and garnish with the toasted sesame seeds. PICKLE TIME: Place the rice wine vinegar, 2 tbsp of water, and 2 tsp of sweetener in a bowl. Toss through the cucumber matchsticks and set aside to pickle.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Spicy Squid Salad?
Black Sesame Seeds, Carrot, Cucumber, Fresh Ginger, Rice Wine Vinegar, Salad Leaves, Spicy Lime Dressing, Squid Heads & Tubes, Sweet Chilli Mayo
How many calories does Spicy Squid Salad have?
362 calories
How much fat content does Spicy Squid Salad have?
grams
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