Ampalaya Salad

==Description==
bitter melon salad.
 
==Ingredients==
* 400 g ampalaya (bitter melon)
* 1 tbsp vinegar
* 1 tbsp sea salt
* 3 tbsp olive oil
* 150 g cooked shrimps shelled and de-veined (optional)
* ½ tsp granulated sugar
* 1 large onion, sliced sea salt to taste
* tomato wedges for garnish 
==Directions==
# Cut the bitter melon (ampalaya) in half lengthwise and remove the white pith and seeds, then cut diagonally.
# Mash with salt and squeeze the bitter juice, then wash well in running water, squeeze dry and place in a salad bowl.
# Add shrimp and onion.
# Prepare vinaigrette with the vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper and add to the salad bowl.
# Combine well.
# Refrigerate (serve cold).
# Garnish with tomato wedges just before serving.
Category:Filipino Salads
Category:Bitter melon Recipes
Category:Shrimp Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes