Octopus Salad Recipe
Basil, Frisse, Almonds & Pecorino
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Cook the Octopus
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 45-60 minutes until tender. Once cooked, remove from water and let it cool.
- 2
Prepare the Salad
Once the octopus has cooled, cut it into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the frisée lettuce, basil leaves, sliced almonds, and octopus pieces.
- 3
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Combine and Serve
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with grated Pecorino cheese and serve immediately.