Caribbean Conch Salad Lobster Meat Salad

Conch is a native Caribbean seafood
that is easy to obtain on the islands.
This recipe is also makes a good salad
using cooked claw and tail lobster meat.

Ingredients:
3 pounds conch, skinned, finely diced, or lobster
2 hot red peppers, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 green peppers, finely chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled and finely diced
2 firm, ripe tomatoes, finely diced
1/2 cup fresh lime juice or lemon juice
Salt to taste.

Directions:
The conch has to be prepared by using
two large bowls of salt water.
Wash conch thoroughly in first bowl.
Dice finely and put into second bowl
to soak for about 30 minutes; drain.
Combine all ingredients in medium mixing bowl.
Allow mixture to marinate
30 minutes to 1 hour in refrigerator.
Serve cold on lettuce leaves.