Italian-Style Seafood Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb calamari, cleaned and sliced into rings
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 lemons, cut into wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. Cook the Seafood
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add the calamari and cook for 1–2 minutes until just tender. Remove and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking.
   In the same water, cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and cool completely.
2. Prepare the Vegetables
   In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and basil.
3. Make the Dressing
   In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Assemble the Salad
   Add the cooled calamari and shrimp to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
5. Chill & Serve
   Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve chilled with lemon wedges on the side.