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Galician octopus salad

Galician Octopus Salad: A Fresh Twist for Seafood Lovers

This Galician octopus salad is a feast for both eyes and palate, combining tender octopus with creamy avocado and zesty kiwi.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 kg Octopus Around eight large legs
  • 2 pieces Kiwi Fruit Can substitute with peach or mango
  • 1 cup Red and Green Bell Peppers Can use any variety
  • 1 cup Coriander Cress Microgreens can substitute
For the Avocado Cream
  • 2 pieces Avocados Silken tofu can be a lower-fat substitute
  • 2 tbsp Smoked Olive Oil Regular olive oil can substitute
  • 2 tbsp Shallots Red onions can be used
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Lemon juice can substitute
For the Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Use good-quality oil
  • 1 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika can add flavor
  • 1 tbsp Sherry Vinegar White wine vinegar can substitute

Equipment

  • large pot
  • griddle pan
  • blender
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot filled with heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the octopus legs and reduce heat to simmer for 45–60 minutes.
  2. Remove the octopus legs from the pot and slice into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  3. Combine diced bell peppers, minced shallots, sherry vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir until well mixed.
  4. In a blender, combine avocados, smoked olive oil, shallots, lime juice, and coriander cress. Blend until smooth.
  5. Heat a griddle pan over high heat. Grill the octopus legs for 2–3 minutes on each side until crispy.
  6. On serving plates, create a swipe of avocado cream, layer grilled octopus pieces, add picada, and garnish with kiwi, paprika, and extra olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Avoid freezing for best texture.

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