Octopus and Fennel Salad with Lentil Dressing

Octopus and Fennel Salad with Lentil Dressing

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This Octopus, frisée and fenne salad is super versatile. For an even simpler version, leave out the octopus and add crisp croûtons instead. Or try it with a poached egg. Or seared scallops.

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Ingredients

  • 1 kg octopus tentacles
  • 130 gm mild pancetta, or streaky bacon, cut into lardons
  • 1 head frisée, leaves separated
  • 1 fennel bulb, thinly shaved, fronds reserved for garnish (optional)
  • Juice of ½ lemon, or to taste
  • Lentil dressing
  • 120 gm small green lentils (½ cup)
  • 125 ml mild-flavoured extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing (½ cup)
  • 1½ tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 golden shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, crushed
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus extra to serve

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