Classic Greek Salad Topped With Grilled Calamari Skewers Recipes

CLASSIC GREEK SALAD TOPPED WITH GRILLED CALAMARI SKEWERS

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.

SKEWERED GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• For the Skewers: Thread the skewers starting with a tomato, then a piece of feta cheese, an olive, a piece of onion and finish with another tomato. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• For the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice, red wine vinegar and oregano. Whisk in the olive oil until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Arrange the skewers on a serving platter. Spoon the vinaigrette over the skewers and sprinkle with the chopped oregano.