Download Chorizo and calamari salad - Meat
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Ingredients

  • 1 chorizo sausage (350g)
  • 4 cleaned, scored calamari (250g each)
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • salt flakes and cracked black pepper
  • 2 bunches trimmed rocket
  • 1 roasted, peeled red capsicum (cut into strips)
  • 425g can rinsed, drained cannellini beans
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch of sugar
  • crusty bread, to serve

Method

Cut 1 chorizo sausage (350g) into thin slices and cook in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.

In a bowl combine 4 cleaned, scored calamari (250g each) that have been cut into 4cm pieces, with 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp paprika, salt flakes and cracked black pepper and toss well.

Char-grill calamari over high heat for 1-2 minutes each side until just cooked.

In a large bowl combine calamari with chorizo, 2 bunches trimmed rocket, 1 roasted, peeled red capsicum (cut into strips) and a 425g can rinsed, drained cannellini beans.

In a small bowl whisk 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper and pinch of sugar.

Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.

To serve 

Serve with crusty bread. 

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