Octopus Salad
A refreshing salad featuring tender octopus, crisp lettuce, sweet orange segments, and red onion rings, all tossed in a simple olive oil dressing. Perfect for a light and elegant meal.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 1 pound octopus
- 4 cups lettuce
- 1 large orange
- ½ medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the 1 pound octopus and place in a large pot. Cover with water, add 1 teaspoon salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes.
- 2
Drain the octopus and let cool slightly. Cut the tentacles into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- 3
Wash and dry the 4 cups lettuce, then tear into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 4
Peel the 1 large orange and cut into segments, removing any seeds. Thinly slice the 0.5 medium red onion into rings.
- 5
Add the octopus pieces, orange segments, and red onion rings to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 6
Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil, season with 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
- 7
Optional: add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of paprika for extra flavor if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Large salad bowl
- Measuring spoons
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