Lobster Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing
Elevate your meal with this refreshing and elegant Lobster Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing a light yet luxurious dish bursting with bright, fresh flavors. Tender, succulent lobster is paired with crisp greens and tossed in a zesty lemon dill dressing that adds the perfect balance of citrusy tang and herby goodness.
Ingredients
- For the Lobster
- 2 lobster tails (about 200–250 g each) or 1 cup cooked lobster meat
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- For the Salad
- 3 cups mixed greens (arugula, romaine, baby spinach, or spring mix)
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Fresh dill for garnish
- For the Lemon Dill Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a pot with salted water and bring to a boil.
- Add the lobster tails and cook for 8–12 minutes, depending on size.
- Remove the lobster and let it cool.
- Crack open the shells and gently remove the meat.
- Chop the lobster into chunks and drizzle with a little lemon juice.
- Prepare the salad base by adding mixed greens to a large bowl.
- Add sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the lobster over the salad.
- Pour the dressing evenly and lightly toss.
- Garnish with fresh dill before serving.