OCTOPUS & POTATO SALAD
Ginny Grant

Serves
4 - 6 as part of mealPreparation
15 minsCook
40 minsIngredients
2 red capsicums | |
700g new potatoes | |
1 cooked octopus, tentacles sliced into 1cm rounds, head finely chopped | |
¼ preserved lemon, finely chopped | |
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar | |
2 tablespoons capers | |
2 tablespoons chopped green olives | |
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil | |
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley |
Instructions
1. | Roast the capsicums (or grill them) until they have blackened and started to collapse, approximately 30 minutes. |
2. | Remove, cool slightly and peel and discard the skin and remove the seeds. Dice. |
3. | Put the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water, season with salt and bring to the boil. |
4. | Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, until just tender. |
5. | Drain, allow to cool slightly and slice into 1cm rounds. |
6. | While the potatoes are cooking, toss together the octopus, capsicums, preserved lemon, vinegar, capers, olives, olive oil and parsley. |
7. | When ready, combine all ingredients and serve warm or cold. |
Recipes & food styling Ginny Grant / Photography Aaron McLean / Styling Jessica Hemmings
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