Insalata di Polpo semplicissima

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

capers

💰Cheaper: green olives

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor at a lower cost.

balsamic vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Red wine vinegar is a cost-effective substitute with a tangy taste.

cherry tomatoes

💰Cheaper: regular tomatoes

Regular tomatoes are less expensive and can be diced for similar use.

In a large pot, bring 3 liters of water to a boil with 2 bay leaves, 10 whole black peppercorns, and parsley stems.

Add 1.5 kg of fresh octopus to the boiling water and cook for 25 minutes.

While the octopus is cooking, prepare 4 medium potatoes by dicing them into 2cm cubes.

After 25 minutes, remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool slightly before cutting it into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, combine the cooked octopus pieces, diced potatoes, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and finely chopped parsley.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then mix well.

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