Ingredients2 pounds octopus, cleaned.Salt.Several large sprigs of fresh oregano.Several large sprigs of fresh parsley.Several sprigs of fresh cilantro.1 cup seeded, chopped cucumber (peeled if the peels are thick and bitter, otherwise leave them on)1/2 cup finely chopped red onion.
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2 pounds octopus, cleaned.
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Salt.
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Several large sprigs of fresh oregano.
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Several large sprigs of fresh parsley.
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Several sprigs of fresh cilantro.
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1 cup seeded, chopped cucumber (peeled if the peels are thick and bitter, otherwise leave them on)
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1/2 cup finely chopped red onion.
Octopus Salad is a fantastic recipe for a cold appetizer, light lunch, or dinner. It’s fresh and beautifully seasoned with olive oil. All made from scratch.
Its impossible to resist this phenomenal Octopus Salad, especially when using high-quality, local ingredients. This is one of our favorite summer salads, and this is the reason why:
- fresh, light, flavorful, and inspired by our Slovenian cuisine
- the octopus is perfectly cooked and sliced into small pieces
- drizzled with high-quality olive oil with a subtle zing from the lemon juice
- perfect as a cold appetizer, light lunch, or dinner
- make it for picnics, celebrations, or take it with you to work/school
- its gluten-free, dairy-free, and appropriate for those on a low-carb or keto diet
How to make Easy Octopus Salad from Scratch
Making Octopus Salad from Scratch is actually quite simple, but it takes a few hours, so we like to prepare it a day ahead. This is how we make it:
- First, freeze the octopus, or buy a frozen one.
- Dip the octopus in the water a couple of times, then add the spices and cook the octopus as instructed in the recipe below.
- Leave the octopus to cool completely, then peel it.
- Prepare the rest of the ingredients for the salad and dressing.
- Stir everything together
- Serve cold.
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FAQ
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What is octopus salad?
Octopus Salad or Insalata di Polpo is an Italian seafood classics. Tender, juicy and flavorful this octopus salad is one of a kind. Keep it simple for an antipasto or go extra and turn it into a full meal. It’s the perfect recipe to add to the menu for the Feast Of The Seven Fishes or simply cook for meatless Christmas Eve dinner.
How do you make octopus salad?
Prepare the Salad Ingredients: While the octopus is cooling, dice the tomato and cucumber, slice the red and green onions, and finely chop the parsley. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the diced octopus, tomato, cucumber, and onions. Squeeze the lemon juice over the salad and drizzle with the Spanish olive oil. Toss until well combined.
What does octopus salad taste like?
Mexican style octopus salad, with tomatoes, green and red onion, cucumbers, and cilantro. Have you ever tried octopus? It tastes a lot like calamari, just meatier, which makes sense given that octopus is sort of like a giant squid .
Can octopus salad be refrigerated?
Add oregano, hot pepper flakes and small chopped garlic cloves if using NON-marinated olives. Add another round of extra virgin olive oil. It’s best to let the octopus salad rest for 30-60 minutes before serving. Octopus salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for maximum 2 days.