Lobster Salad
This lobster salad is light, refreshing, and full of sweet lobster flavor. Serve it on a toasted roll, over crisp greens, or in lettuce cups for an easy, elegant meal. Perfect for lunch, buffets, beach picnics, or casual dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and cooled lobster meat, cubed (2 spiny lobster tails)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)
- ¼ cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or scallions
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, or to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, fresh lemon juice.
- Add the chopped lobster meat, diced celery, red onion, and fresh chives to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together until the lobster is evenly coated.
- Taste the salad and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Lightly sprinkle Old Bay over the top just before serving. This keeps the salad white and fresh-looking while adding a pop of flavor.
- Serve chilled with crackers, salad, and fresh fruit.
Notes
Storage: Store lobster salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep it cold until ready to serve.
Do not freeze. Thee texture of the lobster meat will become tough and watery once thawed.
Nutrition
Calories: 274.4kcalCarbohydrates: 2.4gProtein: 21.8gTotal Fat: 19.2gSaturated Fat: 3.6gCholesterol: 88.4mgSodium: 1418.7mgPotassium: 384.8mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 0.9g
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