Name: Octopus Salad Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb octopus, cleaned and boiled; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cucumber, sliced; 1/2 bell pepper, sliced; 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper, to taste

Octopus Salad Recipe

Marrilee Matson Modified: February 14, 2024

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How To Make Octopus Salad Recipe

This refreshing salad features tender octopus, crisp veggies, and bright lemon dressing.

Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 1 hour

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb octopus, cleaned and boiled
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/2 bell pepper, sliced
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat grill to high heat.
Grill octopus for 2-3 minutes per side, until char marks are visible. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine octopus, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, and parsley.
In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
Serve chilled.