Ingredients

  • 1 octopus (4 to 5 pounds)
  • 4 stalks celery, medium diced
  • 4 lemons, juiced
  • 1 can large pitted olives, halved
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 red onion, medium diced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  • In large stock pot boil octopus until tender (1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours).
  • Take out and let cool.
  • When cool, clean and slice.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add celery, juice from the lemons, olives, garlic, onion, parsley, and sprinkle with olive oil.
  • Mix well and season salad with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from mixing bowl and serve at room temperature.