Salad is a dish that can be prepared from almost everything. In the summer, many prefer to make light dishes from fresh seasonal vegetables, but in the winter you want something more satisfying. A squid salad with cheese and eggs is an excellent option for those who prefer nutritious dishes - it is quite possible for them to replace the second for lunch or serve at the festive table. This appetizer contains a large amount of protein, but at the same time, squids practically do not have fat in their composition, so using a lighter dressing, for example sour cream instead of mayonnaise, you can quite afford a squid salad with cheese and eggs, even during a low-calorie diet . This dish, like, in general, most salads, is done quickly and easily. The main secret is the proper cooking of squid, otherwise you will need no more than 15 minutes to cook. Next you will find recipes for delicious and nutritious dishes.
How to make squid salad with cheese and egg
As mentioned above, the main thing in this dish is properly boiled squid. To do this, thaw (if necessary), rinse and clean the required amount of product. Boil water in a saucepan, add a little salt, spices - bay leaf and black peppercorns. And now, in boiling water, lower the squid carcass, count to ten and remove. Next, wait until the liquid in the pan boils again, place the next squid there, and so on. Contrary to popular belief, these marine inhabitants do not need long cooking, even the usually recommended 3-4 minutes can spoil the product and make it tough, like rubber. Now about the salad, for it you will need:
- 1 kg of boiled squid;
- 200 g of grated cheese;
- 3-4 hard boiled eggs;
- salt and mayonnaise to taste.
Cut the squids into strips, crumble the eggs into cubes. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients, add the grated cheese, salt and season with mayonnaise. If you serve squid salad with cheese and egg to the festive table, you can decorate it with sprigs of greens. For those who follow a diet, salad can be seasoned with low-fat sour cream or natural yogurt mixed with spices - salt, pepper, herbs.
Cooking squid salad with egg and cucumber
This fresh and tender salad will certainly appeal to all your family members and guests. For the dish you will need:
- 3 carcasses of pre-boiled squid;
- 2 medium-sized fresh cucumbers;
- 100 g of hard cheese, grated on a coarse grater;
- 4 boiled eggs;
- salt, pepper and mayonnaise (sour cream) for salad dressing.
Read how to cook squid correctly in the previous recipe. Cut the carcasses and cucumbers into strips, eggs into cubes, and rub the cheese on a coarse grater. Mix the prepared foods in a salad bowl, season with sour cream or mayonnaise, salt and sprinkle with a little black pepper. The delicious dish is ready!
How to make squid salad with tomatoes and cheese
This appetizer will certainly become a favorite at any celebration. Cooking it is slightly more difficult than the previous two dishes, and you need to buy the ingredients in advance at the store, but the result is worth it. Especially the salad will appeal to those who prefer seafood. Take it out of the fridge for it:
- 2 ripe tomatoes;
- 2 carcasses of boiled squid;
- 300 g of any shrimp (peeled and boiled in salted water);
- 150 g of slightly salted salmon or any other red fish;
- 30-40 g of red caviar;
- 150 g of grated cheddar cheese;
- mayonnaise and spices to taste.
All the ingredients for the salad - squid, shrimp, salmon, tomatoes, cut into small cubes or slices. But if the prawns are small, you can put them in their entirety. Mix everything in a salad bowl, add grated cheese, season with mayonnaise. Salt carefully, as fish (salmon) added to the salad can already give the right amount of salt to the dish. Mix everything thoroughly, garnish with caviar and herbs on top. Be sure, this appetizer will certainly be in demand at your holiday table!