LOBSTER SALAD WITH CURRIED MANGO DRESSING

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When you want to put on the "dog" but not the fat, try this colorful salad.Not only is it colorful but downright pretty - serve with fresh bread, pitas or water wafers, if you choose. Bon Appetit The original recipe calls for 2 tsp of curry powder and the reviewers and I agree that this was too much. ;)

Provided by Manami

Categories     Lobster

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 mango, flesh removed
1/3 cup mango nectar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon curry powder (use a little to begin with, you can also add to it)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced shallots
white pepper
8 ounces French haricots vert or 8 ounces other green beans, cut in half
8 ounces asparagus
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
8 cups mixed baby greens
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
white pepper
1 1/4 lbs cooked lobster tail meat, sliced into medallions
16 yellow baby plum tomatoes or 16 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place first 5 ingredients in blender (through curry powder); blend until smooth --
  • Stir in chives and shallots.
  • Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
  • *Can be prepared 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.
  • Bring heavy large saucepan of water to boil.
  • Add beans and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl of cold water;. drain.
  • Repeat process with asparagus.
  • Cut asparagus, beans, bell pepper, greens and cilantro in large bowl.
  • Drizzle some dressing over and toss lightly.
  • Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
  • Arrange salad on plates.
  • Fan lobster decoratively.
  • Garnish with tomatoes and drizzle remaining dressing over.

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