Mixed Seafood Salad (Insalata ai Frutti di Mare)
Calabrians keep their seafood salad simple so the shellfish flavor stands out. It's a juicy dish, so be sure to offer bread for dipping.
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Squid (also called calamari) are frequently sold, cleaned and cut up, as tubes (mantles), tubes and tentacles, or rings (sliced tubes). Fresh squid is sometimes available at fish shops and Asian groceries; call ahead to have it cleaned, or use thawed frozen, which is easier to find. Sometimes a few uncleaned tubes slip through; just pull out and discard any long, clear quills and rinse out tubes. You can make this salad up to a day ahead through step 10 and keep it, covered, in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.