Maine Lobster Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe | James Beard Foundation

Maine Lobster Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe | James Beard Foundation

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Dean James Max is known for his modern American seafood combinations and showcased his shellfish skills at a Beard House dinner.

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Ingredients

  • Three 1 1/4 pound whole Maine lobsters (or 1 pound of cooked lobster meat)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, liquid drained and thinly sliced on the bias
  • 1/2 pound fresh string beans, cleaned
  • 1 5-ounce package of mixed baby lettuces
  • 20 fresh pearl onions, peeled
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lime
  • Salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, chopped
  • 1 clove chopped garlic
  • 1 large tomato, peeled and chopped*
  • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
  • 1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves removed and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch cayenne pepper

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