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Ingredients
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Octopus
Citrus and Herb Salad
Method
Preparing the Octopus
- 1
Clean the Octopus
If your octopus is not pre-cleaned, rinse it under cold water and remove the beak and ink sac. Make sure to remove any residual guts, if present.
- 2
Boil the Octopus
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 45 minutes, until tender. Remove from water and let cool.
- 3
Grilling the Octopus
- 4
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 5
Preparing the Citrus and Herb Salad
- 6
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, orange segments, grapefruit segments, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- 7
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serving
- 8
Plate the Dish
On a serving plate, arrange the grilled octopus pieces next to a generous portion of the citrus and herb salad. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the octopus for added flavor.
- 9
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious grilled octopus with citrus and herb salad!