Salade De Poulpe (seychellois Octopus Salad)

Salade de Poulpe, or Seychellois Octopus Salad, is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is popular in Seychellois cuisine. This salad is a perfect combination of tender octopus, vibrant vegetables, and zesty dressing, making it a delightful appetizer or light meal.

Salade De Poulpe (seychellois Octopus Salad)

Ingredients

  • 1 kg fresh octopus, cleaned and tenderized
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red chili, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the cleaned octopus in a pot of boiling water and cook for 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and let it cool.
  2. Cut the cooked octopus into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, diced cucumber, diced green bell pepper, chopped red chili, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the octopus.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the octopus and vegetable mixture, then gently toss to combine.
  6. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
  7. Before serving, adjust the seasoning if needed and garnish with additional parsley.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Large pot Mixing bowl Small bowl Whisk

Tools

Knife Cutting board Serving platter

Serving suggestions

Serve the Salade de Poulpe as a refreshing appetizer or as a light meal accompanied by crusty bread and a glass of chilled white wine.

Tips & tricks

For a more tender octopus, you can also tenderize it by gently pounding it with a meat mallet before cooking.

Cost

$25