Maine Lobster Salad

  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 pound Maine lobster, picked over for shells and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups vine-ripe cherry tomatoes, sliced in half or 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 European seed-less cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
  • Fresh basil leaves or tarragon leaves for garnish
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil or tarragon
  • 2 Tablespoon grated onion
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • To taste, sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Line four plates with the salad greens. Mound a quarter of the Maine lobster in the center of each plate. Arrange the sliced tomatoes and cucumbers on the plate. Garnish each plate with a lemon wedge and a piece of fresh tarragon or basil.

Prepare the dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise, chopped fresh herbs, grated onion and fresh lemon juice. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Pour the sauce into a pitcher and allow each person to serve themselves. Makes four servings.