15-Minute Lobster Salad
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15-Minute Lobster Salad
Description
The 15-Minute Lobster Salad highlights bite-sized pieces of cooked lobster meat dressed in a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. The addition of hot pepper sauce adds a gentle kick, balanced by the freshness of celery and chives. This combination yields a salad that is both rich and bright, with pleasant texture contrasts from the tender lobster and crunchy vegetables. Assembling the salad involves gentle mixing to preserve the lobster pieces, ensuring a satisfying mouthfeel.
This salad can be served simply on a plate or used as a filling for almond flour bread or butter lettuce leaves, making it a versatile option for a light meal or appetizer. Its fresh flavors and easy preparation make it useful for occasions when a quick yet elegant seafood dish is desired.
For best results, it's recommended to store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume them within 24 hours to maintain lobster freshness and texture. Freezing is not advised as it can alter the salad’s texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lobster meat cut into bite-size pieces; 3 cups, cooked
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup celery thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chives thinly sliced, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, place the lobster meat, mayonnaise, Dijon, hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, celery, half of the chives, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with the remaining chives and serve.
Notes
- Gently mix the ingredients to keep lobster chunks intact for better texture.
- Reduce salt amount with Diamond Crystal kosher salt to lower sodium content.
- Serve the salad on salad plates, avocado halves, almond flour bread slices, or in butter lettuce cups.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 24 hours; avoid freezing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 921mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 112IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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