Citrus Pepper Salad (Bahamas)

Bahamian salad normally would be made with the freshest conch pronounced “Konk” you could find. I couldn’t get any conch so I used a can of California Girl pulpo which is made from calamari, found in the supermarket near the canned tuna and such. I thought the texture would be very similar to conch and it did not disappoint. This is a delicious little appetizer that I will make often.

½ red onion, diced
1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
1 lime, freshly squeezed
1 lemon, freshly squeezed
1 orange, freshly squeezed
1 serrano or cayenne chile, chopped
1 orange or mango, diced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
3 conch, cleaned, tenderized and chopped or substitute 1 can Pulpo
sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground

Mix altogether. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Serve in a shell for a fun presentation.

Makes 4 servings.