Calamari, Tomato and Caper Salad

This is easy to make and will certainly impress whoever you serve it to because of its beautiful mix of colors and shapes. It also is very fast to put together. Adapted from Giada di Laurentis of the Food Network.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Salad

• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 5  roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
•  kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1  lb  calamari, cleaned and sliced into 1/4 to 1/2-inch slices

• Dressing

• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2  tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
• 1  lemon, zested
•  kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat and cook the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds; add tomatoes and red pepper flakes and cook about 2 minutes.
2. Season calamari rings with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet; saute, stirring, until cooked through, about 2 or 3 minutes.
3. Transfer to a colander to drain a bit.
4. Place the lemon juice, olive oil, capers, and lemon zest into a clean glass jar with a lid; shake to combine, taste, and season with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, pour dressing over top and gently toss to coat with dressing.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley.