Italian Octopus Salad
This vibrant octopus salad is a fresh, flavorful mix of veggies and tender octopus, tossed in a zesty mustard-lemon dressing. It’s light, tasty, and perfect for a quick, fancy meal!
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- ⅔ lb. Smoked Octopus
- 10 Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Salad Mix
- ½ Cup Baby Spinach
- ½ Red Onion Cut into Strip
- 6 Olives
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- ¼ tsp. Paprika
- Cilantro For Serving
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
Instructions
- Place chopped salad mix and chopped baby spinach in a deep bowl. Cut octopus tentacles into thin slices and put them in a bowl.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and chopped red onion to the salad mix.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing mustard, olive oil, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Pour half the dressing into the salad, and season with salt and spices.
- Toss everything thoroughly to combine.
- Transfer the salad to serving plates. Garnish with fresh cilantro and drizzle extra dressing if desired.
Notes
Marinate: Soak the octopus in olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice for a burst of flavor before slicing.
Roast: Lightly roast the cherry tomatoes to bring out a sweet and smoky taste.
Chill: Let the salad sit in the fridge for 15 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Spice: Sprinkle a touch of smoked paprika into the dressing for extra depth.
Nutrition
Calories: 634kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 9690mgPotassium: 827mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1699IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 9mg
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