Posted by JBic01 8/15/02 6:28:49 pm

Source: Squid, The Versatile Shellfish

2 pounds whole squid
1 quart boiling water
1 tablespoon salt
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 cup diced celery
1/3 cup sliced green olives
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing paprika

Clean squid.

Add salt, garlic, bay leaf and squid to boiling water. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until squid are tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain. Cut mantle into 1/4-inch rings. Cut tentacles into 1/2-inch pieces.

Combine celery, olives, Italian dressing and squid. Cover and let stand for several hours in refrigerator. Sprinkle with paprika.

Makes approximately 2 1/2 cups salad. Serve as an appetizer.