Conch Salad
Description
This fresh conch salad with plenty of citrus flavor is a refreshing prelude to any Caribbean-themed meal.
Ingredients
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1 pound fresh conch
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1 1/4 cups lemon juice, divided
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1 cup diced tomatoes
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
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1/2 cup diced cucumber
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1/4 teaspoon seasoning blend (such as Badia® Complete Seasoning®), or to taste
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1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
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2 cups tomato juice
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1/4 cup lime juice
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1/4 cup vinegar
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1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
Directions
1
Tenderize conch with a meat mallet. Cut into bite-sized chunks; transfer to a glass bowl. Add 1 cup lemon juice; cover bowl with plastic wrap. Soak conch in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
2
Drain off and discard lemon juice. Transfer conch to another bowl. Add tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, seasoning blend, and seasoned salt; mix thoroughly.
3
Transfer conch mixture to a container. Add tomato juice, remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, and lime juice; mix well. Stir in vinegar and hot sauce. Cover and refrigerate until flavors combine, about 1 hour. Serve cold.