Hobotnica Na Salatu (Octopus Salad)

Ingredients

Octopus

2 pounds, cleaned

Potatoes

2 medium, diced

Red onion

1, thinly sliced

Red bell pepper

1, diced

Capers

2 tablespoons, rinsed

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Olive oil

1/4 cup

White wine vinegar

2 tablespoons

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the cleaned octopus and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Ensure it is fully submerged.
2. Once cooked, drain the octopus and allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, cut the octopus into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a separate pot, boil the diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let them cool.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the octopus, cooled potatoes, sliced red onion, diced red bell pepper, capers, and chopped parsley.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
6. Pour the dressing over the octopus and potato mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
7. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
8. Serve the Hobotnica na Salatu chilled, garnished with extra parsley if desired.