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Easy pulpo al olivo

Pulpo al olivo is a typical Peruvian dish made with octopus and olive mayonnaise. It is often eaten as an entrée or appetizer.
Course Entrée
Cuisine Peruvian
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, mayonnaise, octopus, olive, olives, Peruvian cuisine, Peruvian food, seafood
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 -3

Ingredients

  • 400 g cooked octopus
  • 5 black olives preferably Peruvian botija
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise preferably homemade or see above for recommended brands
  • juice of 1/2 lime

To serve

  • 1 tbsp parsley leaves finely chopped
  • lettuce leaves
  • crackers

Instructions

  • Blend olives into a paste.
  • Slice octopus, season with lime juice.
  • Mix with mayonnaise, serve on lettuce leaves, garnish with parsley. Serve with crackers.