Conch Salad

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 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. 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. 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.