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Seafood Salad

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Seafood Salad

Seafood Salad

amanda

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups - Essential for accurately measuring ingredients, ensuring proper balance in the recipe.

  • Mixing Bowls - Used to combine salad components like seafood, vegetables, and dressings.

  • Salad Spinner - Removes excess water from washed lettuce leaves for a crisp salad base.

  • Cutting Board - Provides a clean surface for cutting ingredients safely.

  • Chef's Knife & Boning Knife - Essential for preparing and handling seafood, especially when filleting or removing bones.

  • Salad Platter or Bowl - Serves as the presentation vessel for assembling and displaying the salad.

  • Microplane Grater - Can be used to grate citrus zest for dressings that complement a seafood salad.

  • Tongs - Useful for safely mixing, serving, and garnishing the salad without contaminating its components.

  • Colander - For draining water from washed vegetables or seafood before adding them to the salad.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces fresh goat cheese

  • 4 ounces lowfat plain yogurt

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

  • 1 clove garlic, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • Vegetable oil cooking spray

  • 1 pound octopus legs (cleaned by fishmonger)

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon sweet chili powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 small yellow or orange bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced

  • 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced

  • 1 small cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons black olives (such as kalamata), pitted and sliced

  • 1/4 cup packed fresh mint, chopped

  • Juice from 2 large lemons

  • 4 small (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Combine dressing ingredients with 6 tablespoons water in a blender. Coat grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Lightly coat octopus with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt, chili powder and black pepper. Grill octopus, turning occasionally, until meat is white, 8 to 10 minutes. Roughly chop octopus on the diagonal. Toss octopus in a bowl with vegetables, olives, mint and juice. Transfer to a platter and serve with dressing and pita on the side.
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