The octopus and cherry tomato salad is a delicious and inviting twist on the classic seafood salad. A clever recipe with octopus, because you can prepare it in advance and serve it at the right time. In fact, I recommend preparing it in advance so that by resting, the dish gains flavor and character. This simple recipe with octopus, colorful, fresh, and genuine, will be a real ace up your sleeve to enjoy on many occasions!
It can be served as a cold appetizer or main course. Moreover, it’s a dish you can safely enjoy even if you’re on a diet! You’ll see that it will be appreciated by everyone, young and old!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 183.06 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 6.56 (g) of which sugars 3.35 (g)
- Proteins 25.83 (g)
- Fat 6.55 (g) of which saturated 1.55 (g)of which unsaturated 3.00 (g)
- Fibers 1.07 (g)
- Sodium 836.12 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 350 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
INGREDIENTS FOR OCTOPUS AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD
- 2.2 lbs octopus
- to taste salt
- 14.11 oz yellow cherry tomatoes
- to taste basil
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste chives
- to taste green olives (pitted)
Tools
- 1 Bowl
PREPARATION FOR OCTOPUS AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD
Boil the octopus in plenty of boiling water.
Let it cook for 45 minutes over low heat; it should simmer gently. After this time, let the octopus rest for at least 30 minutes in its cooking water, then drain it and let it cool completely.
At this point, cut the cherry tomatoes into small pieces and transfer them into a large bowl.
Add the olives, oil, salt, chopped chives, and fresh basil leaves.
Cut the cold octopus into pieces and add it to the other ingredients, mix everything and let it rest in the fridge.
Here is your tasty salad ready!
Adriana’s Tip
If desired, you can also add some arugula leaves!
