Calamari 'Pasta' Salad

Whole30 Calamari 'Pasta' Salad

Pasta without the pasta! This Calamari ‘Pasta’ Salad is light, refreshing and packed with delicious flavor!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Yields: 2 servings

 Ingredients:

• 1 package calamari, thawed
• 2 cups zucchini squash, spiralized
• 2 cups beets, spiralized
• 12 ounces black olives
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
• 1 tbsp. dried chili flakes
• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp. capers
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Dressing:

• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp. minced garlic
• 3 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 3 tsp. coconut aminos

How to Make It

1. Bring a large skillet to medium heat with the 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Pat the calamari very dry with paper towels.
2. Place the calamari in the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes, turning the calamari one time until the calamari are stiff yet tender. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. Prepare the salad dressing by whisking together the ingredients in a ramekin.
4. Assemble the salads by dividing the beet and zucchini noodles evenly among 2 salad bowls. Then top each bowl with the olives, grape tomatoes, capers and dried chili flakes.
5. Top each with the cooked calamari, drizzle with the dressing and fresh parsley.