Description
A simple and flavorful Italian salad featuring tender octopus and potatoes, dressed with olive oil, lemon, and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g octopus, cleaned
- 500g potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the octopus in salted water for 30-40 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool.
- Cut the octopus into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine octopus, potatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss gently to mix. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh octopus for the best texture.
- Adjust lemon and salt to taste.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: octopus salad, potato salad, Italian seafood, easy seafood recipe