Octopus Salad
Total Time: 30 minutesYield: 3 Servings
Source: healthyrecipesblogs.com
Category: Salad
Ingredients
17 ounces Octopus (tentacles, fully cooked)1⁄2 cup Kalamata Olives (quartered)
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1⁄2 cup Parsley (chopped)
1⁄2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1⁄4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1⁄4 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
4 tablespoons Olive Oil
1⁄2 cup Tomatoes (cubed)
Directions
- Remove the octopus tentacles from the package, rinse and place them on paper towels to dry. Heat up the grill or a grill pan then drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on the octopus and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Grill on both sides for a few minutes until you see grill marks then transfer to a cutting board. Cut the octopus into bite-size pieces. Place them in a glass or ceramic salad bowl.
- Add tomatoes, olives, garlic, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, oregano, lemon juice and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Gently toss to coat.
- Cover and let the salad rest at room temperature for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Mix again and serve.