Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLidia’sPolipo Recipe

Polipo Recipe

Inspired by Lidia’s
Time1h
Serves4

Warm Octopus and Potato Salad, Capers, Black Olives, Red Onion, Frisee

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Cook the Potatoes

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Octopus

    In another pot, bring water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 30-40 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked octopus, potatoes, capers, sliced black olives, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Gently toss the salad ingredients together, then serve on a bed of frisée lettuce. Enjoy your warm octopus and potato salad!

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