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Grilled Octopus Salad

Octopus Salad with Capers, Tomatoes, Mini Mozzarella and a Grilled Lemon Vinaigrette
Prep Time30 minutes
Cooking Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Salad, Starter
Keyword: octopus salad, octopus salad with capers
Author: Annely
Servings: 2

Adjust servings here:

Equipment

  • grill or grill pan
  • cooking pot
  • food brush
  • Mixing bowl big
  • Mixing bowl small

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tentacle octopus
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3 bay leaves
  • olive oil
  • 3 tbsp capers
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 75 grams mini mozzarella
  • 10 green olives
  • 6 cherry tomatoes

VINAIGRETTE

  • 5-6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/2 lemon
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

OCTOPUS

  • Add around 1 liter of water to a pot. Bring to a boil. Add the bay leaves and red wine vinegar.
  • Massage the tentacle of the octopus, softly pressing them between your fingers. This helps making the octopus tender.
  • Add the octopus tentacle to the boiling water. Cover with a lid and boil for around 45-60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a sharp knife into the tentacle.
  • Remove the tentacle from the water.
  • Place it on a plate and brush with olive oil.
  • Grill the octopus over medium-high heat, grill each side for 2-3 minutes. Additionally, cut a lemon in half and grill it with the flesh side down for a few minutes until slightly charred.
  • Remove everything to a cutting board to cool down.
  • Slice the octopus tentacle into small, bite-sized pieces.

VINAIGRETTE

  • Add the juice of the charred lemon to a small bowl. Add olive oil, honey, thyme, salt and pepper to the bowl. Mix until all ingredients are combined.

OTHER INGREDIENTS

  • Wash and cut the tomatoes in half.
  • Drain the liquid from the mini mozzarella and cut them in half.
  • Slice the cucumber lengthwise and then cut into thin slices.
  • Slice the green olives into thin slices.

COMBINE

  • Use a large mixing bowl. Add the sliced octopus, cucumber, tomatoes, mozzarella and capers. Pour the vinaigrette on top.
  • Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Notes

The cooking time can vary depending on the size of the tentacles and your personal preference. Insert a knife into the tentacle to check if they are tender enough.