Lobster Salad Alinea

Celticevergreen's Note:

This delicious salad was served at a dinner party. I believe it comes from a restaurant in Chicago, Illinois.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 4 lbs lobster meat , cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 0.5 (25 lb) watermelon , flesh cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 0.5 (6 lb) cantaloupe , flesh cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 6 plums , cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 4 large tomatoes , ripeut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 3 ears corn , kernels removed and blanched
• 1 bunch fresh basil , stemmed and chopped

Vinaigrette

• 2 cups vegetable oil (grapeseed oil)
• 3 lemons, juice of
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons fine kosher salt

Directions:

1. Blend oil, lemon juice, and vanilla.
2. Combine, lobster, fruits, tomatoes, corn, and basil in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with salt.
3. Chill until ready to serve.