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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪20gProtein
🌾5gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

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Pulpo a la Vinagreta

How to order / say it
Say it Pulpo a la Vinagreta — [Pool-poh ah lah Vee-nah-greh-tah]
Order I'd like the octopus salad.
Locally Quisiera el pulpo a la vinagreta.
Say locally

Chilled octopus salad dressed with a tangy vinaigrette.

Why try it?

This refreshing dish highlights the fresh seafood available in Culebra, offering a lighter side to Caribbean cuisine with local flavor.

How it tastes

The octopus is tender, complemented by a zesty vinaigrette with crisp, fresh vegetables, providing a delightful mix of textures and flavors.

Origin & History — first documented: 1960

Octopus has long been part of Culebra's diet, but its integration with vinaigrette became popular in local eateries during the mid-20th century.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 400 g octopus
  • 🧄 50 g red onion
  • 🥕 100 g bell peppers
  • 🍋 50 ml vinegar
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🌿 15 g parsley

Method

  1. 1 Boil octopus until tender, then cool.
  2. 2 Chop vegetables and mix with vinegar and olive oil.
  3. 3 Slice octopus and add to vegetable mixture.
  4. 4 Let salad chill before serving garnished with parsley.

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