As the summer sun’s warmth beckons, we equally desire cool and refreshing cuisine. Bask in praise from friends and family by severing Salade de la Mer – Salad of the Sea. It is a colorful array of chilled boiled lobster and boiled shrimp, crisp lettuce and sun-blushed tomatoes…ah, the tantalizing summer salad. It’s a gift from the sea.

Salade de la Mer

Pre-wash a mixture of whole leaf lettuce and chill overnight for crispness.
The night before, carve mini-watermelons into interesting shaped bowls. Wash fresh strawberries and fresh garden tomatoes. Chop mango pieces and chill one can of Mandarin oranges. (Drain before serving.) Ready one can of water chestnuts, drained and chilled.

The day of the luncheon, boil the lobster tails and deveined shrimp in seasoned water. Remove any shells and chop the lobster into bite size pieces. Cover with fresh lemon/orange juice and then squeeze off the excess juice. Chill completely.

When ready to serve, toss the chopped lettuce and the gifts from the sea. Add the tomatoes, mango, Mandarin oranges, strawberries and water chestnuts. Serve the Salade de la Mer in the carved mini-watermelons with Green Goddess dressing. Chilled apricot halves filled with goat cheese make an ideal accompaniment. Serve with champagne to toast with friends and family while enjoying the summertime.