Marinated Octopus Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb baby octopus, cleaned, beaks removed, halved if large
2 cups red wine
2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
4 cups mixed salad leaves
2 tbsp torn fresh mint leaves
1 None small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice
None None extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, to serve

Preparation

Place octopus in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Drain, transfer to a bowl to cool.
Add red wine, oregano, garlic and sugar (if using), mixing well. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Preheat a grill pan on high. Cook octopus for 2 mins each side, or until opaque and tender. Transfer to bowl, allow to cool slightly.
Add salad greens, mint, onion and lemon juice. Season to taste and toss. Drizzle with a little olive oil and red wine vinegar to taste.