Description
Mediterranean Octopus Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer with every bite. Tender octopus is combined with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing, creating a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Perfect for beach picnics or dinner parties, this salad is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this restaurant-quality dish that speaks of sun-drenched Mediterranean shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb octopus, cleaned
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 tsp pimentón (smoked paprika) – optional
Instructions
- Boil octopus in salted water for 30-40 minutes until tender. Let cool and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- While the octopus cooks, prepare the vegetables: slice onion, halve tomatoes, and dice cucumber.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped octopus with vegetables and parsley.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; add capers and sprinkle with pimentón if using.
- Gently toss the salad until well-coated in dressing. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg