Mediterranean Grilled Calamari Salad

Instructions

1. 1

   Clean the calamari thoroughly, removing any remaining innards. Pat dry with paper towels. Score the tubes in a crosshatch pattern and cut into rings about 1cm wide. Leave tentacles whole.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine 30ml olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add calamari and marinate for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, prepare the salad base. Wash and dry the mixed greens, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.

4. 4

   Make the dressing by whisking together remaining 60ml olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and half the parsley.

5. 5

   Preheat your grill or grill pan to high heat. Grill the calamari for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly charred and just cooked through. Be careful not to overcook.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, toss the greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives with half the dressing.

7. 7

   Arrange the salad on plates, top with warm grilled calamari, crumbled feta cheese, and remaining parsley.

8. 8

   Drizzle with remaining dressing and serve immediately while the calamari is still warm.