Mediterranean Octopus Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Octopus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the octopus:; 1 pound fresh, cleaned octopus, beak removed; 2 bay leaf; 3 cloves of garlic; Whole peppercorns; Salt; For the salad:; 1 small bunch of parsley, finely chopped; 1 onion, or the greens of several scallions or leeks, finely chopped; Juice from 1 lemon, or to taste; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (or more, to taste); salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

For the octopus:
1 pound fresh, cleaned octopus, beak removed
2 bay leaf
3 cloves of garlic
Whole peppercorns
Salt
For the salad:
1 small bunch of parsley, finely chopped
1 onion, or the greens of several scallions or leeks, finely chopped
Juice from 1 lemon, or to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (or more, to taste)
salt and pepper to taste

1
Bring a large pot of water to a simmer.
2
Add all the above ingredients and cover.
3
Let the octopus simmer for about an hour, or until tender but not over-cooked. To tell if the octopus is ready, use a tong to hold the tip of one of the tentacles and gently twist it-if it falls off easily, it's ready.
4
Remove the contents from the pot, discarding the bay leaf, peppercorns and garlic, and rinse the octopus well with cold water.
5
Cut each tentacle off of the octopus and slide the slimy pink layer off the tentacles and head, using your hands (much like the loose skin of a roasted red pepper), until left with a pinkish white meat.
6
Cut the the entire octopus into cubes. The size is not very important since the meat should be very tender by now, but I recommend about one square centimeter in size.
7
Place the cooked octopus in a bowl.
8
Add the parsley, onion, and lemon juice. Add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
9
Mix well, cover, and leave to rest for at least an hour in the fridge.
10
Serve chilled, however preferably not straight out of the fridge.

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the octopus:, 1 pound fresh, cleaned octopus, beak removed, 2 bay leaf, 3 cloves of garlic, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Octopus Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mediterranean Octopus Salad

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions