Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsTrattoria MercattoOctopus Recipe

Octopus Recipe

Inspired by Trattoria Mercatto
Time1h 15m
Serves4

frisee and potato, olive tapenade, grape tomato

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Olive Tapenade

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Potatoes

    Peel and cut the potatoes into small cubes. Boil them in salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Octopus

    Clean the octopus and boil in a large pot of salted water for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender. Remove from water, let cool slightly, and cut into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Make the Olive Tapenade

    In a food processor, combine the pitted olives, capers, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. Blend until smooth but still slightly chunky. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the frisee lettuce, cooked potatoes, and octopus. Add the olive tapenade and gently toss to combine.

  2. 5

    Serve with Grape Tomatoes

    Halve the grape tomatoes and scatter them over the salad. Drizzle with extra olive oil if desired and serve immediately.

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