Description
A refreshing and elegant lobster salad featuring tender lobster meat tossed with creamy mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, crisp celery, and fresh chives. Perfect for a light lunch or impressive appetizer, this salad is easy to prepare and can be served immediately or chilled to enhance flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Salad
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat (approximately 3 1/2 cups, cut into 3/4 inch pieces)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup celery (finely chopped, use the tender inner stalks)
- 1 tablespoon chives (thinly sliced, plus more for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the cooked lobster meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, finely chopped celery, thinly sliced chives, salt, and pepper into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Gently: Stir the ingredients gently until everything is well combined, taking care not to break up the lobster pieces.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for a fresh taste, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Present: Before serving, sprinkle additional chives over the top for a fresh and colorful garnish.
Notes
- Use fresh or properly thawed lobster meat for the best flavor and texture.
- If mayonnaise is not preferred, substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for a subtle spicy kick.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with crusty bread, crisp lettuce leaves, or as a filling for lobster rolls.
- Keep the lobster salad refrigerated if not serving immediately, and consume within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (using pre-cooked lobster meat)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook / Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: lobster salad, seafood salad, lobster meat recipes, light lobster dish, easy lobster salad
