Orange Blush Lobster Salad

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[li]2 pounds cooked lobster meat,cut into 1 inch pieces
[li]3 cups cantaloupe balls
[li]1 diced papaya,peeled,seededand cut into 1/2 inch dice
[li]6 diced plum tomatoes,seeded,and cut into 1/4inch dice
[li]1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger
[li]1/4 cup fresh orange juice
[li]2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
[li]1 teaspoon dijon-style musterd
[li]to taste salt and black pepper
[li]1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
[li]1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
[li]1/4 cup freshly snipped chives
[li]2 heads radicchio,leaves washed and patteddry,for garnish
[li]preparation:
[li]place the lobster meat,cantaloupe,papaya,tomatoes,and ginger in a large bowl.gently fold together with a rubber spatula.set aside
[li]in a small bowl,combine the orange juice vinager,musterd,salt and pepper.whisking constantly,slowly drizzle in the olive oil.continue whisking untill the mixture has thickend slightly
[li]stir in orange zest(makes3/4 cup).shortly before serving toss1/2 cup of dressing with the chives,and lobster mixture.serve on a decorative platter surrounded by radicchio leaves,or place serving portions inside the leaves
[li]serve remaining dressing on the side or reserve for future use[/li]
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