Too hot to slave away in the kitchen? Who says you have to? Make a healthy homemade salad dressing and serve ceviche instead. Okay, I confess this is not the real ceviche made by marinating raw fish in lime juice for an extended length of time. You can make a quick version with cooked fish and/or shellfish.
Start by putting pre-cooked shrimp and surimi in a big bowl. Squeeze lots of fresh lime juice over it and refrigerate while chopping the following ingredients:
- green or red onion
- jalapeno or serrano pepper
- tomatoes
- celery
- cilantro
- salt
Toss everything together and serve. It tastes best if you let the ceviche marinate while chilling for a few hours, but it’s not absolutely necessary as the seafood is already cooked. I won’t tell if you’re impatient and can’t wait to dig in!
I didn’t think of it this time, but I enjoyed ceviche that I had in Kauai once containing ground coriander. The next time they put fresh oregano in there. What other herbs or spices might you use? Let your imagination run wild and start cooking without a recipe. Chopped avocado would be great in this as well.
What have your travels inspired you to create? Find out how my family learned to make a legendary Caesar Salad from their travels.
Cabbage Salad With Healthy Homemade Salad Dressing
Smash a clove of garlic with a pinch of salt using your mortar and pestle. Whisk into it: equal parts white balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Toss with chopped cabbage and cilantro or mint. Add some cucumbers for additional texture and hydration. Delicious and refreshing!
How about adding an Asian flair to your salad dressing? Here’s an amazing one with healthy probiotics.
Yum, I think I know what my coming weekend is going to include. You can’t go wrong with a refreshing Ceviche.