Tender Octopus Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing
Tender Octopus Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing
A Mediterranean Delight: Octopus Salad Perfectly Paired with Lemon Dressing!
Boost your week with a burst of freshness! This vibrant octopus salad is the perfect way to start your week with its invigorating lemon dressing. The tender, chewy octopus adds a delightful texture, making every bite a pleasure. It’s a delicious and healthy dish inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean. Enjoy the satisfying chew of the octopus combined with the bright, zesty dressing!
Main Ingredients- 200g pre-cooked octopus
- 1 medium potato
- 3 cherry tomatoes
- 4 black olives
- 1 handful mixed salad greens
Lemon Dressing- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing your salad components. Halve the cherry tomatoes if they are small, or quarter them if they are larger. Pit the black olives and slice them in half. Cut the pre-cooked octopus into bite-sized pieces, roughly 2cm in size. Having your ingredients prepped will make the assembly process much smoother.
Step 2
Wash the potato thoroughly and dice it into approximately 1.5cm cubes. Place the diced potato in a microwave-safe bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and poke a few holes in the wrap to allow steam to escape. Microwave for about 5 minutes, or until the potato is tender. This quick method eliminates the need for boiling. Be cautious when removing the hot bowl from the microwave.
Step 3
Now, let’s whip up the vibrant dressing! In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the freshly squeezed juice from half a lemon. Add 1/4 teaspoon of sugar, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined. Stir in about 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh parsley for added aroma and flavor. This simple dressing will bring a wonderful zest to your salad.
Step 4
In a larger mixing bowl, combine the microwaved diced potatoes, the halved or quartered cherry tomatoes, the sliced black olives, and the bite-sized pieces of octopus. Pour the prepared lemon dressing evenly over the ingredients. Gently toss everything together until all components are lightly coated with the dressing. Be careful not to overmix, as this could break down the tender octopus.
Step 5
Finally, assemble your salad! Arrange a generous portion of washed and dried mixed salad greens on a serving plate or in a bowl. Spoon the dressed octopus and vegetable mixture over the greens. Your delicious and healthy octopus salad is now ready to be enjoyed! For an extra touch, you can garnish with fresh herb sprigs or a few more olives. Serve immediately and savor the fresh, Mediterranean flavors!
