Salad with squid and pickled onions
6 servings
15 minutes
Salad with squid and pickled onions is a refined dish that combines the freshness of seafood and the spiciness of pickled onions. Its roots can be found in Russian cuisine, where the simplicity of ingredients coexists with deep flavors. Tender boiled squid is infused with a light aroma of bay leaf and lemon, while pickled onions add brightness and a slight tang to the salad. Crunchy cucumbers and juicy olives add texture, while mayonnaise or olive dressing ties the flavor nuances together. This salad is perfect as an appetizer or a light dish for a festive table. It not only delights with its sophisticated taste but also gives a sense of marine freshness, making it an excellent choice for any occasion.
1
Boil the squid in salted water with half a lemon and bay leaf. Cool down and cut into strips.
- Squid: 500 g
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
- Salt: 0.5 tablespoon
2
Cut the onion into strips, soak in boiling marinade for half an hour, made from a cup of water, a teaspoon of vinegar, half a teaspoon of salt, and a tablespoon of sugar. Drain the marinade and cool.
- Onion: 1 head
- Vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.5 tablespoon
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
3
Cut cucumbers into strips. Slice olives into circles.
- Cucumbers: 100 g
- Pitted olives: 1 jar
4
Mix the chopped ingredients and add mayonnaise.
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
5
Instead of mayonnaise, you can use a mixture of olive oil and the juice of half a lemon as a dressing.
- Lemon: 0.5 piece