Lobster Salad

5 from 158 votes

This lobster salad is full of sweet, juicy lobster meat lightly dressed with mayo, lemon juice, and celery. It's served on a bed of lettuce leaves for an easy lobster salad that's great for the summer, holidays, or any occasion!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, lunch, Salad, Sides

Cuisine: American, New England

Servings:

Calories: 252kcal

Ingredients

3 cups cooked lobster meat chopped, about 16 oz
1 head lettuce leaves washed and dried well

Mayo Dressing

¼ cup mayonnaise or more
¼ cup finely diced celery
2 Tablespoons chopped chives
1⅓ Tablespoons lemon juice
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Make the dressing: Add the mayonnaise, celery, chives, and lemon juice to a medium bowl and mix. Next, add the lobster meat and gently toss until evenly coated with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the fridge if not serving immediately.
3 cups cooked lobster meat, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup finely diced celery, 2 Tablespoons chopped chives, 1⅓ Tablespoons lemon juice, salt & pepper
Assemble: Lay the lettuce leaves on a plate with the leaves fanning out. Lastly, pile the lobster salad high on the lettuce, reserving the claw meat for the top for the best presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy!
1 head lettuce

Notes

Makes 4 generous portions or 6 appetizer portions.

Note: If using a whole lobster, expect a yield of 20% to 25% of its weight for lobster meat. 1 cup measures approximately 5.3oz of lobster meat.

Recipe Tips & Variations:

Types of lettuce: Butter, Bibb, or Boston lettuce work best for their mild flavor but any type of lettuce works.
Add-ins: Avocado slices, pasta, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, or capers.

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