Lettuce-Grape-Calamari Trio Salad

Try other threesomes: lettuce-apple-chicken, lettuce-mango-kani, or lettuce-peach-beef.


Serves 2 Prep Time 15 minutes Cooking Time 5 minutes

1 bag pre-washed mixed greens
1/2 kilo squid, cut into rings
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 kilo grapes, seeded and halved
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 Open bag of greens and arrange in a salad bowl. Keep refrigerated.

2 Marinate squid in salt and pepper and sweet soy sauce.

3 Prepare dressing. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, milk, and olive oil. Season to taste.

4 Grill squid rings for a few minutes until it curls.

5 Bring out salad bowl and arrange grapes on the lettuce. Top with grilled squid rings. Drizzle with creamy dressing and balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

Photography: David Hanson  | Styling by Sharlene Tan