Salade De Lambi (spicy Conch Salad)
Salade de Lambi, or Spicy Conch Salad, is a popular dish in Anguillan cuisine, known for its fresh and vibrant flavors. This refreshing salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal, especially on a hot day.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh conch, cleaned and diced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 3-4 scotch bonnet peppers, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced conch, red onion, bell peppers, cucumber, and tomatoes.
- Add the chopped scotch bonnet peppers and mix well.
- Pour the lime juice, orange juice, and lemon juice over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the salad before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Sharp knife Cutting board
Tools
Citrus juicer
Serving suggestions
Serve the Salade de Lambi chilled as an appetizer or light lunch. It pairs well with a side of crispy plantain chips.
Tips & tricks
Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet peppers to control the level of spiciness in the salad.
Cost
Medium