How To Make Lobster Salad With Sweet Basil Vinaigrette

Step 1: You will need

Step 2: Cook the basil

Bring water to a boil. Into the boiling water add the basil leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove and place onto a tray.

Step 3: Make the syrup

Put the water and sugar into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from the heat.

Step 4: Finish the vinaigrette

Into a blender add the cooked basil leaves and half of the syrup. Blend together until a purée is formed. Add the remaining syrup, the olive oil and finish by seasoning with salt and pepper. Blend once again to combine the ingredients.

Step 5: Cut the mango

Cut it in half and then into thin slices (be sure to discard the stone). Set aside for later.

Step 6: Cut the lime

Remove the top and bottom from the lime. Peel and slice it into segments.

Step 7: Assemble the salad

Put the lamb's lettuce, red lettuce, coriander, lime segments and mango slices in a bowl. Drizzle over 2 tablespoons of basil vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.

Step 8: Plate and serve

Heap a generous portion of the salad onto a serving plate. Add half a lobster tail, more salad and top with a little claw meat and a slice of mango. Finish by drizzling over a little more vinaigrette. A light summer salad, ideal for lunch by the pool.