October 8, 2020
Mediterranean Octopus Salad With Grilled Tomatoes
Mediterranean octopus salad with grilled tomatoes
An octopus salad is a flavorful option for the hottest days.
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INGREDIENTS:
- 4 large egg tomatoes (360g), halved
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 kilogram cleaned baby octopus
- 270 gram jar char-grilled red capsicum, drained, sliced thinly
- 1 medium oak leaf lettuce, torn
- 2 tablespoon drained capers, rinsed, chopped coarsely
- 2 Lebanese cucumbers (260g), chopped coarsely
- 1/2 cup (75g) seeded kalamata olives, chopped coarsely
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
METHOD
Step 1
Place tomato, thyme, and half of the oil in a medium bowl, toss gently to combine. Cook on a heated oiled flat plate, uncovered until just softened and browned lightly.
Step 2
Meanwhile, cook octopus, on a heated oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) brushing with remaining oil, until just cooked through.
Step 3
Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl with octopus, toss gently to combine. Serve salad with grilled tomato.
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Ingredients Salad 1 cup farro, dry ½ cup quinoa, dry 2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth (for cooking grains) 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded 1 cucumber, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 green bell pepper, diced ¾ cup canned corn, drained and rinsed ½ cup black olives, sliced ¼ cup red onion, finely diced 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled Dressing ¼ cup olive oil 3 tbsp red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp dried oregano 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (to taste) ½ tsp salt (adjust as needed) ¼ tsp black pepper Instructions Step 1 - Cook the grains Rinse farro and quinoa. Combine with vegetable broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 20–25 minutes until tender. Drain any excess liquid and let cool slightly. Step 2- Prepare the salad base In a large bowl, add cooked grains, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, corn, olives, red onion, chickpeas, and parsley. Step 3 - Make the dressing Whisk olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth. Step 4 - Assemble Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle feta on top and mix lightly. Step 5 - Chill or serve Serve immediately or refrigerate 30–60 minutes to let flavors develop. Nutrition and Cooking Times Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes Nutrient Value: Calories: 520 -560kcal | Protein: 38-42g | Fat: 20-23g | Carbohydrates: 48-52g | Fibre: 11 - 14g
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