• About Us
  • Readers Write
  • Our People
Carthage Magazine
  • Home
  • Things to Do
    • Leisure
  • Food & Drinks
    • Taste Tunisia
  • People
    • Interviews
    • No Sugarcoating
    • Environment
  • Style & Travel
    • Attractions
    • Trip Planning
      • Travel Information
      • Hotels in Tunisia
      • Cost of Living
      • Tunisia’s Language
      • Tunisia’s Weather
      • Tunisia’s Currency
      • Tunisia’s Visa
    • Transport in Tunisia
      • Traveling Around
      • Local Transport
      • Flights to Tunisia
      • Ferries to Tunisia
      • Tunisia Overland
  • Local History
    • Museums
    • Monuments
    • Heritage Sites
    • Historical Figures
  • Education
  • Tech & Startups
  • Editors’ Picks
Editors' PicksFood & DrinksVideos

Tunisia’s Octopus Salad: The Best Tunisian Seafood Salad4 min read

By Rahma Rekik September 11, 2020
Written by Rahma Rekik September 11, 2020
Octopus Salad: the best Tunisian seafood salad

Tunisia’s cuisine is a fusion between all the Mediterranean countries, and because Tunisia is located right next to the ocean, you can imagine that our consumption of seafood is pretty high.

Tunisians eat fish at least once a week if not more. The fish is either grilled on a “Kenoun” (which is a small charcoal grill), baked in the oven, or cooked in a stew. When serving grilled fish, you need a side dish, and what is better than octopus salad, otherwise known as “salade de poulpe”.

Suggested Recipes:

  • The Best Tunisian Grilled Salad — Salad Mechouia
  • Omek Houria: Tunisian Mashed Carrot Salad
  • Slata Tounsia – Tunisia’s Summer Salad

Tunisia’s Octopus Salad

This is a fairly simple salad with a short list of ingredients. However, the flavor isn’t simple at all. The ingredients go so well together which makes the taste unique – you’ll definitely want to eat it again. To put it simply, this salad is worth making… and worth saving.

Octopus Salad: the best Tunisian seafood salad
Octopus Salad: The Best Tunisian Seafood Salad

Now let’s talk about the nutrition benefits of this Tunisian seafood salad. Octopus is an excellent source of vitamin B12. This vitamin is essential for normal functioning of the nervous system and metabolism. The other star of this salad is parsley. Parsley is a super-herb! It is packed with important vitamins and minerals, especially antioxidants. Some studies have shown that parsley has anti-cancer properties.

So next time seafood is on the menu for lunch or dinner, make sure to include this salad.

Your body will thank you!

Tunisian seafood salad
Tunisian Octopus Salad

INGREDIENTS: (serves 4)

  • FOR THE OCTOPUS
    • 2 large octopus arms
    • 2 dried laurel or sage leaves
    • 1/2 lemon
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 1/2 tsp of coriander & caraway
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • FOR THE SALAD
    • 1 bunch of parsley
    • 2 large tomatoes
    • 1 small onion
    • 1/2 lemon
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • Olive oil to taste

RECIPE:

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Start by putting the octopus arms in a pot. Add water until they are fully covered. Add the laurel or sage leaves, lemon, garlic cloves cut into slices and the spices. Do not add salt because the octopus is salty by nature. Let is boil for at least 1 hour or until the octopus is thoroughly cooked. To make sure it is done, insert a sharp knife into the arm; is should go in smoothly.
  2. While the octopus is boiling, Cut the parsley very finely. Cut the tomatoes and onions into very small cubes. Set aside in a large bowl.
  3. Once the octopus is cooked, cut into thin slices and add to the bowl with the other ingredients.
  4. To season the salad, squeeze half of a lemon, add olive oil, black pepper, and salt (if needed). Serve immediately. You can prepare the salad ahead of time and season it before serving, that way the vegetables stay fresh and crunchy.

This Octopus Salad is part of the #TasteTunisia initiative launched by Carthage Magazine. In search of Tunisian cuisine, through a series of articles/videos, Carthage Magazine offers a window to the Tunisian food, recipes and how they are prepared.

The Taste Tunisia initiative is supported by Carthage Magazine and led by international registered dietitians-nutritionists from Tunisia, making it the ultimate initiative that celebrates and promotes Tunisian cuisine.

#TasteTunisia Articles:

  • Tunisia’s National Dish: COUSCOUS
  • Tunisia’s Traditional Mini Doughnuts: Kaa’k Yoyo
  • Tunisia’s Seafood Pasta — A Tunisian Delicacy
  • Tajine El Bey: Tunisia’s Finest Appetizer
  • The Coziest Vegetable Stew – Tunisia’s Go-To Dish for the Cold Months
  • Tunisian-Style Stuffed Dates — Tunisia’s Healthiest Sweet Appetizer
  • Tunisian Stuffed Peppers: “Felfel Mehchi”
  • Tunisian Mloukhiya, Your Grandma’s Favorite Dish
  • The Famous “Khobz Ch3ir” — Tunisian Barley Bread
  • Delicious Tunisian-Style Lamb Borghol (Bulgur)
  • Lablebi: One of Tunisia’s Most Popular Street Foods
  • Octopus Barley Soup “Tchich” — Tunisia’s Favorite Ramadan Soup
  • The Best Authentic Tunisian Rice Dish – “Rouz Jerbi”
  • Assidat Zgougou — Tunisia’s Sweetness in a Bowl
  • Date & Walnut Bread — The Perfect Healthy Dessert
  • Mom’s Orange Cake — Tunisia’s Winter Dessert
  • Kafteji: a Healthy Version of your Favorite Tunisian Dish
  • Tunisian Masfouf — Tunisia’s Most Famous Sweet Version of Couscous
  • A Unique Pizza with a Taste of Tunisia: Harissa Infused Veggie Pizza
  • The Traditional Authentic Tunisian Pumpkin Shakshuka
  • Tunisian Breakfast for Champions: “Zamit” with Pomegranate
  • Tunisia’s Lentil Soup – Your Favorite Winter Warmer Dish
  • All Tunisian food recipes.

If you would like to comment on this article or anything else you have seen on Carthage Magazine, leave a comment below or head over to our Facebook page. You may also message us via this page.

And if you liked this article, sign up for the monthly features newsletter. A handpicked selection of stories from Carthage Magazine, delivered to your inbox.

Taste Tunisia
1 comment
28
FacebookTwitterEmail
Rahma Rekik

Rahma is an international registered dietitian/nutritionist and a certified yoga instructor. She graduated from Cornell University in New York and finished her dietetic internship at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She is a food lover and has a deep passion for healthy living while being authentic to your heritage. She worked in many countries and loves to recreate traditional food with a healthy twist. She aims to inspire people to live balanced and healthy lives, both physically and mentally - basically the best version of yourself. She loves cooking (obviously), reading, yoga, chocolate, and watching movies.

previous post
OST Pre-Incubation Program Jury Day – A Successful Event in the Corona Era
next post
The Hammam Sousse Takhlila: An Authentic Outfit You (Certainly) Heard About

Related Articles

Fort Santiago Chikly: Tunis’ Most Mysterious Monument

February 21, 2023

Tabarka & Ain Draham: Reconnecting with Nature

January 24, 2023

BioNTech Acquires Tunisia-Founded AI Startup InstaDeep for $684m

January 11, 2023

The Land of Harissa, Dates, and Olive Oil...

January 2, 2023

Life in Tunisia: What It’s Really Like —...

December 5, 2022

Tunisia’s Harissa Gets UNESCO Heritage Status

December 1, 2022

Facts About Tunisia — 15 Things You Probably...

October 8, 2022

1978 World Cup: The Day Tunisia Made History...

October 2, 2022

Matmata, Tunisia: The Land of Cave Dwellers

September 30, 2022

The Village of Chenini — A True Tunisian...

September 30, 2022

1 comment

Kelly Carpenter October 23, 2020 - 7:44 pm

I have been on a huge seafood kick lately; cannot get enough of it. This looks HEAVENLY — Gonna try this Tunisian seafood salad! Thanks for sharing!

Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Flavors of Tunisia

Taste-Tunisia-Tunisian-Cuisine-3

Want more top stories?

Carthage Magazine Newsletter

Sign up today and you’ll get our latest stories delivered straight to your inbox.

Quizzes

Quiz: How Well Do You Know African Countries...

QUIZ: Think You’re a Know-It-All? Try Naming These...

Just For You

  • 1

    March 20th, Tunisia 🇹🇳 Celebrates Independence Day

    March 19, 2022
  • 2

    Poor Economy: Why Doesn’t Tunisia Print More Money for Itself?

    July 15, 2019
  • 3

    Alcohol in Tunisia: What Visitors Need to Know

    August 2, 2021
  • 4

    Tunisians Celebrate their Heritage with Magnificent Traditional Outfits

    March 13, 2022
  • 5

    Local Transport in Tunisia — Public Transport in Tunisian Cities

    June 22, 2021

Latest

  • 10 Delicious Tunisian Dishes for Ramadan

  • Tunisia Dismisses ‘Exaggerated’ EU Warnings of Approaching Collapse

  • Tunisia is Becoming the Leading DeepTech Hub of Africa

  • Tunisia’s Interior Minister Taoufik Charfeddine Resigns

Sections

  • Editors' Picks
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Food & Drinks
  • Local History
  • News
  • No Sugarcoating
  • People
  • Quizzes
  • Real Estate
  • Style & Travel
  • Tech & Startups
  • Things to Do
  • Videos

E᙭ᑭᒪOᖇE

Carthage Magazine

We’re on a mission to create content that inspires people about experiences, places, products and people in Tunisia!

 

— About Us

— Adverstising

— Transparency

— Contact Us

Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube

ᗯᗩᑎT ᗰOᖇE TOᑭ ᔕTOᖇIEᔕ?

Carthage Magazine Newsletter

Sign up today and you’ll get our latest stories delivered straight to your inbox.

ᔕᑭᖇEᗩᗪ TᕼE ᗯOᖇᗪ

Spread the word

Our goal is to get these stories out in the public arena, and by doing this, keep promoting Tunisia and changing attitudes towards the MENA region.

 

— Ambassadors

— Readers Write

— What You Can Do to Help

EᗪITOᖇᔕ’ ᑭIᑕKᔕ

  • Fort Santiago Chikly: Tunis’ Most Mysterious Monument

    February 21, 2023
  • Tabarka & Ain Draham: Reconnecting with Nature

    January 24, 2023
  • BioNTech Acquires Tunisia-Founded AI Startup InstaDeep for $684m

    January 11, 2023

© 2019 - 2023 Carthage Magazine. Privacy Policy

Carthage Magazine
  • Home
  • Things to Do
    • Leisure
  • Food & Drinks
    • Taste Tunisia
  • People
    • Interviews
    • No Sugarcoating
    • Environment
  • Style & Travel
    • Attractions
    • Trip Planning
      • Travel Information
      • Hotels in Tunisia
      • Cost of Living
      • Tunisia’s Language
      • Tunisia’s Weather
      • Tunisia’s Currency
      • Tunisia’s Visa
    • Transport in Tunisia
      • Traveling Around
      • Local Transport
      • Flights to Tunisia
      • Ferries to Tunisia
      • Tunisia Overland
  • Local History
    • Museums
    • Monuments
    • Heritage Sites
    • Historical Figures
  • Education
  • Tech & Startups
  • Editors’ Picks
Carthage Magazine
  • Home
  • Things to Do
    • Leisure
  • Food & Drinks
    • Taste Tunisia
  • People
    • Interviews
    • No Sugarcoating
    • Environment
  • Style & Travel
    • Attractions
    • Trip Planning
      • Travel Information
      • Hotels in Tunisia
      • Cost of Living
      • Tunisia’s Language
      • Tunisia’s Weather
      • Tunisia’s Currency
      • Tunisia’s Visa
    • Transport in Tunisia
      • Traveling Around
      • Local Transport
      • Flights to Tunisia
      • Ferries to Tunisia
      • Tunisia Overland
  • Local History
    • Museums
    • Monuments
    • Heritage Sites
    • Historical Figures
  • Education
  • Tech & Startups
  • Editors’ Picks
© 2019 - 2023 Carthage Magazine. Privacy Policy

Read alsox

Tunisia: A New Tourism Experience?

July 27, 2021

QUIZ: Think You’re a Know-It-All? Try Naming...

December 30, 2019

Zarzis, Tunisia: An Out-Of-The-Ordinary Resort Town

August 1, 2021