Octopus Salad – Salada de Polvo

Many of you may of never eaten Octopus, but believe me it’s delicious! I find the taste similar to lobster but the meat is a bit chewier. This recipe is very easy to prepare and deliciously different than anything you’ve ever tasted!

Don’t let it’s appearance scare you away! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

3 cups chopped cooked octopus

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

1/2 small chopped onion

2 cloves very finely chopped garlic

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup Olive Oil

1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar

Instructions:

Place all ingredients in a bowl. Mix together. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to marinate. Serve or store in refrigerator until the next day. (Best if eaten within 24 hours)

Here’s another recipe preparation in a Portuguese video. Enjoy!