Bajan Conch Salad
Bajan Conch Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is a staple in Barbadian cuisine. This salad is made with fresh conch, vegetables, and a zesty dressing, making it a perfect appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh conch, cleaned and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced conch, bell peppers, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and scotch bonnet pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the conch mixture and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill the conch salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk
Tools
Sharp knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Bajan Conch Salad as an appetizer or alongside grilled fish for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier salad, leave the seeds in the scotch bonnet pepper. Adjust the amount of pepper to suit your spice preference.
Cost
$25