Octopus Recipe: Mediterranean Grilled Octopus Salad
Embark on a culinary adventure with this delicious and exotic recipe: Mediterranean Grilled Octopus Salad. Tender, slightly sweet, and mildly briny, this octopus dish is perfect for those seeking to try something new and exciting!
Ingredients:
For the Octapus:
- 1kg octopus, cleaned and tenderized
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the salad:
- 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 100g Kalamata olives
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Pro Tips for Success
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the cooled octopus into bite-sized pieces and toss with the olive oil mixture.
- Grill the octopus pieces for 2-3 minutes per side, until slightly charred and heated through.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Add the grilled octopus and gently toss.
- Garnish the salad with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Experience the enticing flavors of the Mediterranean with our Grilled Octopus Salad for a truly memorable meal!
