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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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 220kcal
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
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