Southwestern Calamari Salad

• 3 lbs calamari, cleaned, cut into 1/2-inch rings
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (1 teaspoon)
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 ounces sherry wine vinegar
• 14 cup lime juice
• 12 teaspoon cumin
• 12 teaspoon chili powder
• 12 teaspoon paprika
• 8 -12 dashes hot pepper sauce
• sea salt, to taste
• ground pepper, to taste
• 1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped
• 12 red onion, minced
• 1 12 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
• 14 cup fresh cilantro, plus
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1. In a saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil.
2. Add the calamari slices to the boiling water, and stir.
3. Allow the calamari to cook for 1 minute over high heat.
4. Remove immediately, drain, and chill in an ice-water bath.
5. To Prepare The Southwestern Dressing: Heat the olive oil and minced garlic over a low flame in a large saute pan.
6. Cook the garlic slowly for 3 minutes, until it is golden brown; then cool the garlic.
7. Add the jalapeno, sherry vinegar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, paprika, hot pepper sauce, and salt and pepper.
8. To Prepare The Salad: When the calamari is chilled, drain it well and transfer to large salad bowl.
9. Combine the calamari, red pepper, onion, black beans, cilantro and dressing.

calamari, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, pepper, sherry wine vinegar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, paprika, pepper sauce, salt, ground pepper, red pepper, red onion, black beans, fresh cilantro, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/southwestern-calamari-salad-270087 (may not work)