Octopus salad is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. To make this recipe, you will need the following ingredients: octopus, lemon juice, olive oil, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, parsley, salt, and pepper. Start by cleaning the octopus and cutting it into small pieces. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the octopus for about 1 hour until it becomes tender. Remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool. In a bowl, combine the octopus with lemon juice, olive oil, thinly sliced red onion, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, pitted olives, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour. The flavors will meld together, and the octopus will absorb the tangy dressing. Serve the octopus salad chilled, garnished with additional parsley. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a crowd-pleasing option for any occasion!
