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Homemade lobster salad with chunky lobster meat tossed in creamy dressing, fresh herbs, and celery, served on crisp lettuce with a lemon wedge.

Lobster Salad

A fresh and elegant lobster salad with sweet lobster meat, light mayo dressing, lemon, and crunchy celery. Perfect for summer lunches, fancy dinners, or stuffed into buttery rolls.
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Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Boston lobster salad, Lobster Salad, Lobster salad cocktail, Lobster salad keto, Lobster salad wrap, Mediterranean lobster salad, Poached lobster salad, Spicy lobster salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $35

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (for combining salad)
  • 1 Sharp knife (for dicing celery and herbs)
  • 1 Small whisk or fork (for mixing dressing)
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer (to rinse lobster meat if needed)
  • 2 Clean kitchen towels (for patting lobster dry)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Cooked lobster meat - Tails, claws, or knuckles; remove shell/cartilage
  • 3–4 tablespoon Mayonnaise - Good quality
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice - Fresh squeezed, more to taste
  • 1–2 stalks Celery - Finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Chives or dill - Fresh, chopped
  • 1 pinch Salt - Or to taste
  • 1 pinch White pepper - Or to taste
  • 1 pinch Old Bay seasoning - Optional

Serving Options:

  • 4 rolls Brioche rolls - For lobster rolls
  • 1 head Butter lettuce - Or mixed greens
  • 8–10 pcs Crackers/Toast - For serving as appetizer
  • 2 whole Avocados - Halved, for serving in avocado cups

Instructions

  • Pick through lobster to remove shell/cartilage. Cut into bite-sized chunks and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, whisk mayo, lemon juice, salt, white pepper, and optional Old Bay.
  • Add lobster, diced celery, and herbs to a large bowl. Gently fold in dressing without breaking up the lobster.
  • Refrigerate for 15 minutes to let flavors meld (optional).
  • Taste and add more lemon, salt, or herbs if needed.
  • Present on lettuce leaves, in brioche rolls, with crackers, or in avocado halves. Garnish with herbs or lemon wedges.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg