Octopus Salad

Name: Octopus Salad
Ingredients: 1 octopus (4 to 5 pounds); 4 stalks celery, medium diced; 4 lemons, juiced; 1 can large pitted olives, halved; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3/4 red onion, medium diced; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; Olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 octopus (4 to 5 pounds)
4 stalks celery, medium diced
4 lemons, juiced
1 can large pitted olives, halved
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 red onion, medium diced
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1

In large stock pot boil octopus until tender (1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours).
2

Take out and let cool.
3

When cool, clean and slice.
4

In a large mixing bowl, add celery, juice from the lemons, olives, garlic, onion, parsley, and sprinkle with olive oil.
5

Mix well and season salad with salt and pepper.
6

Remove from mixing bowl and serve at room temperature.