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#Insalata di polpo

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Course Appetizer, Main Course

Equipment

  • Equipment Needed: Pot, mixing bowl, whisk, knife, cutting board, serving platter

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients For the Salad:
  • 1 lb octopus fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup olives green or black, pitted and sliced
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For Variations:
  • Spicy Option: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Herb Variations: Swap parsley for fresh basil or mint for a different flavor profile.
  • Vegetarian/Vegan: Replace octopus with grilled zucchini or eggplant for a hearty salad.

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare the Octopus
  • Cooking the Octopus: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. If using fresh octopus, you can clean it by removing the head and insides. Frozen octopus is often pre-cleaned. Add the octopus to the boiling water and cook for about 30-45 minutes until tender. Check for doneness by piercing the thickest part with a fork. It should be soft but not falling apart.
  • Cooling: Once cooked, remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool in a bowl.
  • Step 2: Prepare the Salad Ingredients
  • Chop the Vegetables: While the octopus cools, prepare the other ingredients. Chop the red onion, celery, and parsley, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  • Slice the Octopus: Once the octopus is cool, slice it into bite-sized pieces. You can choose to include the tentacles for a beautiful presentation.
  • Step 3: Mix the Salad
  • Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped octopus, red onion, celery, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and olives.
  • Dress the Salad: In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  • Step 4: Marinate
  • Let It Sit: For the best flavor, let the salad marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.