Squid Salad with Cucumber, Watercress, and Cilantro

A fresh and flavorful grilled squid salad featuring crisp Persian cucumbers, peppery watercress, and aromatic cilantro, dressed with a spicy chili oil and rice vinegar dressing.

4 servings
14 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound squid
  • 1 to taste kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • 2 whole Persian cucumbers
  • ½ bunch watercress
  • ½ bunch cilantro
  • 1 cup stems

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Toss squid with 1 tablespoon oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Grill squid, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer squid to a cutting board and slice bodies into bite-size pieces.

    4 min

  3. 3.

    Toss squid with vinegar and chili oil in a clean large bowl. Add cucumbers, watercress, and cilantro and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and more vinegar and chili oil, if desired.

    5 min

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