Description
Grilled Octopus Salad is a vibrant Mediterranean dish that combines tender, smoky octopus with fresh greens and zesty flavors. Each bite transports you to sun-kissed shores, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. This easy-to-prepare salad features bright lemon, aromatic herbs, and crunchy pine nuts for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh or frozen octopus
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Rinse the octopus under cold water and thaw if frozen.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the octopus and marinate for at least one hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Grill the octopus for 3-4 minutes per side until charred.
- Let the grilled octopus rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- In a serving bowl, layer mixed greens, top with sliced octopus, sprinkle herbs and pine nuts.
- Drizzle leftover marinade over the salad and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg