SunKissed The Most Amazing Octopus Salad Mediterranean…

Ingredients

• 1 whole octopus (approximately 2-3 pounds/900g-1.3kg), cleaned
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
• Water, enough to cover the octopus
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste