CEVICHE

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  • 7
  • 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked salad shrimp, chopped
  • 3 pounds fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 large white onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to mix well. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir from the bottom to mix before serving.
Yield: about 7 cups
(Note: Jalapenos give this salad a nice, light kick. If you like it spicier, use any type of hot pepper you choose.)
Approximate values per 1/2 cup: 80 calories (22 percent from fat), 2 g fat (trace saturated), 60 mg cholesterol, 9 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 80 mg sodium