Conch Salad

This fresh conch salad with plenty of citrus flavor is a refreshing prelude to any Caribbean-themed meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 111 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
• 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
• 1 pound fresh conch
• 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 0.5 cup diced onion
• 0.25 cup vinegar
• 1.25 cups lemon juice, divided
• 0.5 cup diced cucumber
• 0.25 teaspoon seasoning blend (such as Badia® Complete Seasoning®), or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.