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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Cook the Octopus
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the fresh octopus and cook for about 30-40 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the octopus is cooling, chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley into small pieces.
- 3
Dice the Octopus
Once the octopus is cool, dice it into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the diced octopus, chopped vegetables, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until well combined.
- 5
Chill and Serve
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled.





