Chef Giovanni Farruggio, of Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make octopus salad.

1 ea. 3lb octopus

1 cup celery (half-moons)

1 cup red pepper (cut in strips)

1 cup yellow pepper (cut in strips)

1 cup olive oil

1 tbs garlic (minced)

2 lemons

¼ cup white balsamic vinegar

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tbs parsley (chopped)

1 tbs baking soda

1. Fill a large sauce pot half way with water.

2. Add the baking soda and one lemon cut in half.

3. Bring water to a rolling boil.

4. Once water is at a boil, dip your octopus in the water three times, the third time letting go of the octopus submerging it in the liquid.

5. Immediately lower heat to a simmer.

6. Let simmer for 30-40 min. (or until slightly tender)

7. Remove the pot from heat and let the octopus sit in the hot liquid for an additional 30-40 min.

8. Remove the octopus from the water and let sit at room temp for an additional 30-40 min.

9. Remove the beak from the octopus (located at the base of the octopus where the tentacles meet)

10. Proceed to cut the octopus into small pieces and place in a bowl

11. Add the juice of one lemon, salt, and pepper.

12. Add all the remaining ingredients and toss until all are incorporated.

13. Chill and serve