Chilled Lobster Salad With Basil-Lime Salsa Recipe
Overview:
This Chilled Lobster Salad With Basil-Lime Salsa recipe is a delightful combination of fresh flavors and succulent lobster meat, perfect for a light and refreshing meal that’s bursting with vibrant ingredients. With its zesty basil-lime salsa, crisp vegetables, and tender lobster, this dish is a culinary symphony of taste and texture, bringing together the sweetness of tomatoes, the tanginess of lime, and the savory richness of olive oil, all enhanced by the delicate aroma of fresh basil. 🦞🥗
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | tomatoes |
| 2 | fresh lime juice |
| 1 | olive oil |
| 1 | garlic clove |
| 1 | tomatoes |
| 1 1/2 | cucumber |
| 1/3 | green onion |
| 1/3 | fresh basil |
| 2 | salt |
| 1/4 | pepper |
| 1/8 | fresh corn |
| 2 1/2 | romaine lettuce |
| 4 | watercress |
| 1 | lobster |
| 3/4 | cup |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 189.9
- Fat Content: 5.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 124.2mg
- Sodium Content: 581.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 18.4g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 5.8g
- Protein Content: 19.9g
Instructions:
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In the bowl of a food processor, combine 1/2 cup of tomatoes, fresh lime juice, olive oil, garlic clove, and process until smooth, creating a vibrant salsa base that will infuse your salad with zesty flavor.
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Transfer the processed mixture into a medium-sized bowl, then add 1 1/2 cups of diced tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, fresh basil, salt, and pepper, stirring gently to combine all the ingredients into a tantalizing salsa. Set aside this flavorful mixture for later use.
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Prepare the fresh corn by cutting the whole kernels from the ears until you have 2 cups of corn kernels, ensuring a sweet and crunchy addition to your salad.
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In a large mixing bowl, toss together the corn, romaine lettuce, and watercress, creating a crisp and refreshing salad base that will perfectly complement the tender lobster meat.
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Add the prepared tomato salsa mixture to the bowl of greens, gently tossing the ingredients together until they are evenly coated, allowing the flavors to meld together harmoniously.
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Divide the salad mixture evenly among four serving plates, creating a colorful presentation that will delight both the eyes and the palate.
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Finally, top each salad plate with succulent lobster meat, adding a touch of luxury and elegance to this vibrant dish.
Enjoy your Chilled Lobster Salad With Basil-Lime Salsa, a delightful culinary creation that celebrates the freshness of seasonal ingredients and the joy of wholesome eating! 🌿🍅
