CLASSIC GREEK SALAD TOPPED WITH GRILLED CALAMARI SKEWERS

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Classic Greek Salad Topped with Grilled Calamari Skewers image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

20 wooden skewers
10 small whole calamari, cleaned, tentacles removed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tomatoes, seeded and cut into chunks
1 medium red onion, sliced thin
1 medium cucumber, sliced thin
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Fresh oregano leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Soak 20 wooden skewers in water for about 20 minutes. Rinse the calamari tubes and pat dry. Split the bodies from top to bottom so you have 2 triangular pieces. Thread a soaked skewer through the length of each piece. Put the skewers on a platter and set aside. To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, dried and fresh oregano, thyme and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Pour 1/2 of the vinaigrette over the calamari; set the other 1/2 aside while you make the salad.
  • In a large bowl, add the tomatoes, onion, cucumber, cheese, olives, and romaine. Pour the remaining vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Let marinate while you grill the calamari.
  • Heat the grill or a grill pan and oil it lightly. Grill the calamari for 2 minutes on each side, no longer or they will be tough. To serve, put the salad onto a large platter and top it with the calamari skewers. Garnish with fresh oregano leaves and lemon wedges.

Talal Abbasi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover calamari. The calamari skewers were easy to make and the Greek salad was a delicious and healthy side dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Olofuru Israel
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The calamari skewers were a big hit and the Greek salad was the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Greek food.


cali yare
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The calamari skewers were tender and flavorful, and the Greek salad was fresh and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Betty Ephrem
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I've been making this dish for years and it's always a favorite. The calamari skewers are always a hit and the Greek salad is the perfect side dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Greek food.


Ahmir Crump
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover calamari. The calamari skewers were easy to make and the Greek salad was a delicious and healthy side dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Malik Shawaiz
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The calamari skewers were a big hit and the Greek salad was the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Greek food.


ghazi king
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The calamari skewers were tender and flavorful, and the Greek salad was fresh and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


MD RAZIB
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I've been making this dish for years and it's always a favorite. The calamari skewers are always a hit and the Greek salad is the perfect side dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Greek food.


Noman Fayyaz
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover calamari. The calamari skewers were easy to make and the Greek salad was a delicious and healthy side dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


WorldLuvsKyxn
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The calamari skewers were a big hit and the Greek salad was the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Greek food.


Katli Rasetala
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The calamari skewers were tender and flavorful, and the Greek salad was fresh and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Annette Metherell
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The calamari skewers are always a hit and the Greek salad is the perfect side dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


RPB BLAKK
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This recipe is a keeper! The Greek salad was so refreshing and the calamari skewers were cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Greek food.


Madni Awais
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I'm not usually a fan of calamari, but this recipe changed my mind. The calamari was tender and delicious, and the salad was the perfect accompaniment. I'll be making this again and again.


Lakshman Jayakodi
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party! The calamari skewers were perfectly grilled and the Greek salad was fresh and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


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