Orange Blush Lobster Salad

Number of Servings: 
12
Ingredients: 
2 lbs of cooked lobster meat*, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups of cantaloupe balls
1 diced papaya (about 1 1/4 lbs.), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch dice
6 diced plum tomatoes (about 2 cups), seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 tbsp. of freshly minced ginger
1/4 cup of fresh orange juice
2 tbsps. of red-wine vinegar
1 tsp. of Dijon-style mustard
to taste: salt and black pepper
1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. of finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup of freshly snipped chives
2 heads of radicchio, leaves washed and patted dry, for garnish
*If fresh lobster meat is unavailable, a frozen brand can be found in many supermarkets. If you want to cook your own, you'll need six lobsters, about 1 1/2 lbs. each.
Nutrition Information: 

Calories: 195
Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Instructions: 

Place the lobster meat, cantaloupe, papaya, tomatoes and ginger in a large bowl. Gently fold together with a rubber spatula. Set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Continue whisking until the mixture has thickened slightly. Stir in orange zest (makes 3/4 cup).

Shortly before serving, toss 1/2 cup of the dressing with the chives and lobster mixture. Serve on a decorative platter surrounded by radicchio leaves, or place serving portions inside the leaves. Serve remaining dressing on the side or reserve for future use.
Source: Recipe courtesy of the Maine Lobster Promotion Council and Sheila Lukins, author and food editor, Parade Magazine.

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