Grilled Calamari Salad Recipe
Fresh octopus is cleaned, boiled and grilled and placed atop arugula and chopped romaine and tossed with a light lemon zest, fresh pepper, olive oil dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Octopus
Clean the fresh octopus by removing the beak and innards. Rinse it thoroughly under cold water.
- 2
Boil the Octopus
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the cleaned octopus and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 30-40 minutes until tender.
- 3
- 4
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large bowl, combine the arugula and chopped romaine lettuce.
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, fresh black pepper, and salt to taste.
- 6
Assemble the Salad
Top the arugula and romaine with the grilled octopus. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately while the octopus is warm, and enjoy your grilled calamari salad!
