Maine is famous for harvesting lobster, which is a major industry for the state. This rich and creamy combination of avocado and lobster makes for an irresistible salad. A tart kick from a vinegar dressing balances the sweet lobster meat. In addition to a starter salad, it’s also perfect for a light summer meal and stands up well at any special occasion.
Recipe Servings: 4
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
Total Time
45 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 fresh lobsters (2 lb each)
- Salt, to taste
- 1 lb romaine lettuce
- 1 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 large avocados
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
Dressing:
- 1 Tbsp mustard
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp shallots, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt, more to taste)
- ½ tsp ground black pepper, more to taste)
- 1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup olive oil
Directions
- Boil enough water to cover the lobsters.
- Add lobsters and salt; cover pot.
- Simmer lobsters 12 minutes once the water returns to a boil.
- Drain lobsters well and let sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Cut away and discard the core of the romaine lettuce.
- Cut the leaves lengthwise into quarters, then crosswise until finely shredded.
- Remove lobster meat from shells and cut into bite-size chunks.
- Put the lettuce in a salad bowl and arrange the lobster meat on top.
- Add green onions and toss gently.
- Cut avocados in half lengthwise, discard the pits, and peel the skin off the avocados.
- Cut each avocado in half lengthwise into thin strips.
- Sprinkle the avocado slices with lemon juice and arrange them neatly over the salad.
- Garnish with basil.
- Combine mustard, vinegar, shallots, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Add chopped egg.
- Blend the oils in separate bowl with a wire whisk and gradually add to the egg mixture.
- Pour dressing over salad.
- Toss and serve.
For Salad:
For Dressing:
Notes
Dressing can be served separately if desired.
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