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Marinated Radicchio and Octopus Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (500 g) cleaned fresh octopus
  • 1 cup (250ml) white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) water
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
  • 2 marinated radicchio, halved

Instructions

  • Place the octopus in a deep saucepan with the white vinegar, peppercorns, celery onion, and water.
  • There should be enough water to cover the octopus.
  • Add 2 or 3 wine corks.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 hour.
  • Drain the octopus and transfer it to a bowl of ice water.
  • Allow it to cool completely.
  • Slice the octopus in 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Mix the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and parsley together and toss with the octopus. Allow to marinate at least 1 hour.
  • Serve the octopus with marinated radicchio on the side.