Lobster Salad with Lemon, Chives, and Avocado Recipe
A refreshing, light lobster salad featuring tender lobster meat tossed with mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, and chives. This salad is served on butterhead lettuce with sliced avocado and a fresh squeeze of lemon, making it an elegant and easy-to-prepare dish perfect for warm weather lunches or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (steaming lobster tails)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Lobster Salad
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 3 (12-oz.) lobster tails, steamed, meat removed and chopped (about 3 cups)
To Serve
- Butterhead lettuce leaves
- Sliced avocado
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, finely diced celery, lemon juice, and chopped chives. Stir well to blend all ingredients evenly. Season with kosher salt to taste, adjusting to your preference for seasoning intensity.
- Fold in lobster meat: Gently fold the chopped steamed lobster meat into the mayonnaise mixture. Be careful not to overmix to keep the lobster pieces intact and maintain a good texture.
- Assemble the salad: Lay butterhead lettuce leaves flat on a serving platter as a fresh base. Spoon the lobster salad evenly over the lettuce.
- Add garnishes and serve: Top the lobster salad with sliced avocado and sprinkle additional chopped chives for color and flavor. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an optional fresh squeeze over the top before eating.
Notes
- Steaming lobster tails ensures tender, juicy meat perfect for salads. Alternatively, lobster can be boiled or purchased pre-cooked.
- Mayonnaise can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Chilling the lobster salad for 30 minutes before serving can enhance the flavors.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor impact.
- This salad pairs beautifully with crusty bread or crackers if you prefer a heartier meal.
Keywords: lobster salad, lobster tails, seafood salad, light lunch, summer salad, mayonnaise lobster, avocado lobster salad
