CONCH SALAD, MAN!

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Chef Norman Van Aken's Key West-inspired recipe for conch salad made with finely diced conch, tomatoes, red onions, Scotch bonnets, bell peppers, celery, citrus juices and herbs.

Provided by Norman Van Aken

Categories     Salad     Shellfish     Vegetable     Appetizer     Dinner     Seafood     Bell Pepper     Jalapeño     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4 as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound cleaned fresh conch, diced
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 European (hothouse) cucumber, peeled and minced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, minced
1/4 red onion, minced
1/2 cup diced fresh tomato
1/4 ripe Florida avocado, diced, or 1/2 ripe Haas avocado (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients except the tomato and avocado in a large bowl. Stir and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
  • To serve, fold in the tomato and avocado. Transfer to 4 chilled glasses or serving bowls.

Adriane PB
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and money.


AZIZ Khan AZIZ Khan
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This salad is a bit too spicy for my taste.


TEK EK
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The conch was a bit bland and the dressing was too heavy.


NASEER AZAM
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The conch was a bit tough and the dressing was too sour.


Nasr Tkham
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover conch.


Ty Dur
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the unique flavor.


LexiB Lee
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This is the best conch salad recipe I've ever tried. The dressing is perfect and the conch is cooked to perfection.


Samantha Walker
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've added different fruits and vegetables to it, and it's always delicious.


Ubenathi Avile
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This salad is so easy to make and it's perfect for a summer cookout.


milan wickrama
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of conch, but I was pleasantly surprised. The salad was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Azeem Bhai
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I've been making this conch salad for years, and it's always a favorite. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors.


Sagar Karki
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This conch salad was a hit at my last party! The flavors were so refreshing and unique.