Name: Char-grilled octopus and artichoke salad
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup loosely packed fresh dill; 1 kilogram cleaned baby octopus, halved; 1/4 cup (60ml) mustard seed oil; 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind; 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice; 500 gram marinated artichokes, drained

Char-grilled octopus and artichoke salad

This simple salad makes a great lunch dish for a light meal, or as part of a spread with which to welcome guests.

Ingredients

1 cup loosely packed fresh dill

1 kilogram cleaned baby octopus, halved

1/4 cup (60ml) mustard seed oil

2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice

500 gram marinated artichokes, drained

Method

1.Coarsely chop half the dill; combine in large bowl with octopus, oil, rind and juice.

2.Cook octopus mixture on heated oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) about 2 minutes or until tender.

3.Combine octopus with artichokes and remaining dill in large bowl; season to taste.

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