Sep 24 2026
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Octopus Recipe

Inspired by 71Above
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Potato, Mustard, Pickled Onion, Grape, Caper Berry

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Octopus

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender. Remove from water and let cool.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Potatoes

    While the octopus is cooking, peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Boil them in salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Mix the Dressing

    In a bowl, combine the mustard with a splash of the octopus cooking water to create a dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Grapes and Onions

    Halve the grapes and slice the pickled onions thinly.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Slice the cooled octopus into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the octopus, potatoes, grapes, pickled onions, and caper berries.

  2. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine everything evenly.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Transfer the salad to a serving platter and enjoy immediately, or chill for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.

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