Deep Fried Calamari Salad

How to make Deep Fried Calamari Salad Recipe

4 SERVINGS:

Ingredients:
As needed Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 cups All-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Paprika
2 2/3 cups Calamari, cleaned, cut into rings
To taste Salt and black pepper

For the Cilantro Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves
1/2 cup Orange juice
1/2 tablespoon Rice wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon Lime juice
1/4 cup Honey
1 Garlic clove
1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
1/4 cup Vegetable oil
to taste Salt and pepper

For the Salad:
4 cups Spring salad greens
1/2 cup Red bell pepper, julienned
1/2 cup Yellow bell pepper, julienned
1/2 cup Sweet Maui onion, julienned
11/2 cups Cucumbers, peeled, seeded, sliced
3/4 cup Tomato, peeled, seeded, cut into wedges

Method:
Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).

Combine the flour and paprika.

Season calamari with salt and pepper.

Toss the calamari in flour and paprika mixture. Dust off the excess flour.

Deep-fry until golden brown.

Combine ingredients for dressing.

Toss salad greens with vinaigrette, then arrange greens, peppers, onion, cucumber, and tomato on cold plates.

Place calamari on top. Serve additional dressing on the side.