Squid pairs so well with eggs that few recipes omit them. It's delicious, satisfying, beautiful, and offers a pleasant balance of textures. But don't think that everything is limited to a couple of similar variations. Here are 12 squid and egg salad recipes for every taste!
1. Squid, Egg, and Cucumber Salad
Make the dish brighter and more interesting by adding plenty of aromatic herbs.
You will need: 100g squid, 1 cucumber, 2 tbsp canned corn, 2 eggs, green onions, cilantro, mixed greens, 2 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: Prepare a bed of lettuce leaves, chop the herbs, and slice the cucumbers and boiled eggs. Boil the squid in salted water, slice into rings, mix with the other ingredients and mayonnaise, then arrange on the lettuce bed.
2. Squid, Egg, and Rice Salad
A very simple and hearty salad, suitable for boiled or canned squid.
You will need: 200g squid, 3 eggs, 100g rice, half a bunch of greens, 1 tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp mustard, spices.
Preparation: Boil the rice, finely chop the squid and boiled eggs, and finely chop the greens. Mix mustard with sour cream and spices to taste, then dress the salad.
3. Squid, Egg, and Napa Cabbage Salad
You can use store-bought mayonnaise, but it's better to make a simple sauce yourself!
You will need: 200g squid, 2 eggs, 1 large tomato, Napa cabbage, mixed greens, 20ml soy sauce, 10ml lemon juice, 2 egg yolks, 10g mustard, 200ml olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Slice raw squid into strips and sauté in half of the soy sauce. Boil eggs and slice them along with the tomatoes. Whisk all other ingredients with spices into a sauce and dress the salad.
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4. Squid, Egg, and Boiled Pork Salad
If you like, add olives or black olives to the salad!
You will need: 300g squid, 250g boiled pork, 4 tomatoes, 5 eggs, 250g cheese, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Slice boiled squid, boiled pork, and tomatoes into strips. Boil eggs and slice the whites in the same way, crumbling the yolks for garnish. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater and layer the salad: boiled pork, cheese, mayonnaise, squid, egg whites, mayonnaise, cheese, tomatoes, mayonnaise, egg yolks.
5. Squid and Quail Egg Salad
This beautiful dish will harmoniously fit onto any festive table.
You will need: 4 large squid, 10 quail eggs, 1 bell pepper, 4 small cucumbers, 100g lettuce leaves, 1 red onion, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp lemon juice and honey, spices.
Preparation: Boil squid until tender and slice into thin rings. Halve or quarter boiled eggs, finely chop onion, cucumbers, and pepper. Tear lettuce by hand, mix ingredients, and dress with mayonnaise, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and spices.
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6. Squid, Egg, and Yogurt Salad
A very diet-friendly salad recipe, suitable even for those strictly watching their figure.
You will need: 400g squid, 100g cucumbers, 100g carrots, 2 eggs, 50ml yogurt, salt and spices.
Preparation: Boil squid and eggs, then slice them into strips. Finely chop cucumbers and carrots in the same way – the thinner, the better. Mix the ingredients and dress with yogurt and spices.
7. Squid, Egg, and Seaweed Salad
This salad doesn't need mayonnaise or other high-calorie dressings at all!
You will need: 150g squid, 250g seaweed, 2 eggs, half a lemon, spices.
Preparation: Boil squid, slice them, drizzle with juice from half a lemon, and mix with spices. Meanwhile, boil and dice the eggs, then combine ingredients with seaweed.
8. Squid, Egg, and Mushroom Salad
Even though the recipe has very few ingredients, the salad's flavor is very rich and multifaceted!
You will need: 200g squid, 200g mushrooms, 1 onion, 3 eggs, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, spices, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Sauté mushrooms with onion and spices, boil squid with eggs and slice. Mix ingredients, dress with mayonnaise, and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
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9. Squid, Egg, and Apple Salad
Squid with pineapple is not new, but how about a sweet and sour green apple?
You will need: 500g squid, 4 eggs, 1 onion, 1 apple, 2 tbsp yogurt, garlic, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Boil and slice eggs with squid into thin strips, finely chop onion and peeled apple. It's best to sprinkle the apple with lemon juice to prevent browning. Mix yogurt with crushed garlic, chopped herbs, and spices, then dress the salad.
10. Squid, Egg, and Red Caviar Salad
You've definitely encountered this salad in a cafe or at a party. Here's its recipe!
You will need: 500g squid, 240g crab sticks, 100g red caviar, 4 eggs, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil eggs with squid and finely chop crab sticks. Slice squid into strips, separate egg whites from yolks and grate the whites (yolks are not needed in this salad). Gently mix ingredients and dress the salad with mayonnaise, being careful not to damage the caviar.
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11. Squid, Egg, and Shrimp Salad
A can of canned crab would also be very appropriate, but it's not essential.
You will need: 200g squid, 200g shrimp, 3 eggs, 4 cherry tomatoes, 4 gherkins, mixed greens, 1 cup white wine, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp wine vinegar, 1 tsp Bavarian mustard, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp chopped herbs, spices.
Preparation: Boil squid in a liter of water with wine, slice into rings, and in the same water, boil the shrimp. Mix olive oil with vinegar, mustard, herbs, and spices. Combine seafood with sliced boiled eggs and halved cherry tomatoes, then drizzle with dressing.
12. Squid, Egg, and Seafood Salad
For this salad, use canned seafood in its own juice – quick and delicious!
You will need: 30g each of squid, octopus, mussels, and crayfish tails, 80g oranges, 80g grapefruits, 40g mayonnaise, 2 eggs, spices.
Preparation: Drain squid and other seafood from their juice. Rinse and peel citrus fruits, removing all membranes, then halve the segments again. Hard-boil eggs, slice them, mix the ingredients, and dress with mayonnaise.