Grilled Octopus Greek Village Salad
Grilled Octopus Greek Village Salad
Classic DishHoriatiki Salata
Prep: 20 min • Cook: 15 min. Tender grilled octopus slices are served over a classic horiatiki (Greek village) salad of ripe tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives and chunky feta, brightened with lemon, oregano and extra-virgin olive oil for a fresh, briny seaside meal.
- Preparation time
- 20 min
- Cooking time
- 15 min
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
Instructions
Prepare octopus
- 1If using raw octopus, simmer in gently boiling salted water until tender (45–60 minutes); if using pre-cooked tentacles, skip to step 2.
- 2Pat the cooked octopus dry with paper towels and cut into 3–4 cm pieces; toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 3Heat a grill or heavy grill pan over high heat until smoking hot. Grill octopus 2–3 minutes per side until nicely charred and warmed through.
- 4Transfer grilled octopus to a plate, squeeze a little lemon over it and set aside while you assemble the salad.
Salad assembly
- 1In a large bowl combine the tomato wedges, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
- 2Add the Kalamata olives and large chunks of feta; gently toss to combine without breaking the feta too much.
Dressing & finish
- 1Whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
- 2Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the vegetables and feta.
- 3Mound the dressed salad on a serving platter, arrange the grilled octopus pieces on top, drizzle a little extra olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of oregano.
- 4Serve immediately with crusty bread or boiled potatoes, letting guests enjoy the warm octopus with the cool salad.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 481 kcal
- Protein
- 30 g
- Fat
- 32 g
- Carbs
- 21 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 481 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Carbs | 21 g |
Tips
- Buy pre-cooked octopus to save time and ensure tenderness if you don’t have time to simmer raw octopus.
- Get a good char by patting octopus dry and using a very hot grill or cast-iron pan for quick searing.
- Serve immediately so warm grilled octopus contrasts with cool, crisp vegetables and creamy feta.
