Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons clover honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 small Spanish onion, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, finely diced
  • 3/4 pound pinto beans, soaked overnight, cooked until tender and drained well
  • 1 1/2 cups grilled chopped lobster meat
  • Mustard-Molasses Dressing
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Method

  • Combine the molasses, water, vinegar, mustard, honey, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a medium bowl.
  • Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified.
  • Salad:
  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer.
  • Add the onion and carrot and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and jalapeno and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the beans and lobster and cook until slightly heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, add the dressing and parsley and toss to coat.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.