| Lobster Fiesta Salad | Salad & Dressings |
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2 lbs cooked fresh lobster meat
1 ripe papaya,peeled and cut into julienne 1 small ripe cantaloupe 2 ripe lg. plum tomatoes,seeded and sliced 2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill 2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger root orange vinaigrette(see below) |
2 bunches watercress
ORANGE VINAIGRETTE 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. Dijon type mustard 3/4 cup mild olive oil fresh ground black pepper to taste |
Remove any cartilage from lobster meat,leaving pieces as large as possible. Put lobster and papaya slices in a large bowl.
Cut the cantaloupe in half,remove the seeds,and cut into melon balls with a melon baller into the bowl;cut so that any juices spilled,spill into the bowl on the lobster etc..Toss gently.
Add tomatoes,dill, chives, and ginger.
Make the vinaigrette.Whisk the orange juice and vinegar in a small bowl until mixed.Whisk in the mustard; then gradually whisk in the oil.Continue to whisk until thickened slightly.Season.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently. Serve on a bed of watercress on a large platter or make individual portions on individual plates.