Lobster Panzanella

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups cooked lobster meat, coarsely chopped (3/4 pound)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus additional leaves for garnish
• 4 slices whole-wheat bread, cut into 5- x 3-inch pieces and toasted

Preparation

1. 1. Whisk together first 4 ingredients (through black pepper) in a large serving bowl. Toss in the lobster and the next 4 ingredients (through basil). Stir to combine, and let stand 15 minutes.
2. 2. Arrange the toasts on serving plates, and top evenly with lobster salad. Let stand 5 minutes for juices to soak into the bread. Garnish with additional basil leaves.