Description
This Heirloom Tomato Lobster Salad is a delightful medley of flavors and textures, celebrating the best of the summer season. Succulent butter-poached lobster tails mingle with juicy heirloom tomatoes, peppery arugula and a variety of savory and tangy accents, all tossed in a zesty orange vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 to 6 butter poached lobster tails
- 3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 4 pieces prosciutto di Parma
- 6 slices sopressata
- 8 cornichons
- 6 pepperoncini
- 5 stuffed cherry peppers
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella ciliegine
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- 6 torn fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Cracked black pepper, for garnish
For the Orange Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons vanilla-infused maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for the orange vinaigrette in a jar and shake well to mix. Set aside.
- Poach the lobster tails and chill.
- Arrange arugula on a large platter. Slice tomatoes and sprinkle with salt before laying them on top of the arugula.
- Scatter cornichons, pepperoncini, cherry peppers, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto and sopressata over the arugula and tomatoes.
- Place three chilled lobster tails in the center of the platter. Chop the remaining tails and scatter them around the platter.
- Spoon the orange vinaigrette over the salad to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, torn basil leaves, and cracked black pepper.
- Serve immediately and ENJOY!
Notes
- Easily prepare the dressing and poach the lobster tails up to a day in advance.
- Feel free to mix and match ingredients to your liking.
- This heirloom tomato lobster salad will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Store any leftover dressing in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Brunch
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Salad, Seafood