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Mexican-style Octopus Salad

A bright, zesty salad with tender octopus, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a lime-cilantro dressing, served with crunchy tortilla chips for scooping.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
220
Protein
20g
Mexican-style Octopus Salad
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked octopus
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 2 whole lime
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. 1

    Chop the 1 lb cooked octopus into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Dice the 2 tomatoes and 1 cucumber into small chunks and add to the bowl.

  3. 3

    Juice the 2 limes over the salad, then add the 1/2 cup chopped cilantro and toss well.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve with the 2 cups tortilla chips on the side for scooping.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Citrus juicer

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