**Lobster Salad with Avocado and Hearts of Palm: A Taste of Luxury and Indulgence**
Lobster salad is a classic seafood dish that evokes images of luxury and indulgence. The delicate sweetness of lobster meat pairs perfectly with the creamy richness of avocado and the crisp crunch of hearts of palm. This recipe takes the classic lobster salad to the next level by adding a zesty dressing made with lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeño peppers. The result is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a special occasion or a summer lunch. This article also includes recipes for two additional lobster salad variations: a creamy lobster salad with mayonnaise and a light and tangy lobster salad with grapefruit and fennel. With three delicious recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect lobster salad to suit your taste.
LOBSTER SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO, AND HEARTS OF PALM
Grapefruit brightens a lobster salad made with avocados and hearts of palm.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring two inches of water to a boil in a large stockpot. Steam lobsters for 10 minutes; transfer to ice bath to cool. Break off claws and tails; use bodies to make a stock, or discard. Split tail lengthwise with a sharp knife; remove meat. Slice tail into bite-size pieces. Remove claws from shells, keeping whole if possible. Chill lobster meat in the refrigerator.
- Supreme the grapefruit: Cut ends off grapefruit; remove peel, pith, and outer membranes. Lift sections away from the membranes, and reserve. Squeeze 1/2 cup juice from membranes into a bowl for dressing.
- Place shallots, mustard, vinegar, juice, and lemon basil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Gradually whisk in olive oil; adjust seasoning.
- Cut avocados into 1/2-inch-thick wedges; coat with a little grapefruit juice to prevent discoloration. In a large bowl, combine avocado, lobster, grapefruit, and hearts of palm. Line individual glass serving dishes with lettuce leaves. Tear remaining lettuce into bite-size pieces; add to lobster mixture. Drizzle salad with dressing; toss. Fill lettuce leaves with salad; garnish with lemon basil, and serve immediately.
HEARTS OF PALM AND AVOCADO SALAD
Steps:
- Place palm and avocado in a large bowl, drizzling lime juice and olive oil over them. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
AVOCADO, HEARTS OF PALM, AND RED ONION SALAD WITH CORIANDER VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Blender Onion Vegetable Side No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Kwanzaa Avocado Healthy Vegan Cilantro Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make vinaigrette:
- In a blender purée garlic and coriander with lemon juice, sugar, and salt. With motor running add oil in a stream, blending until dressing is emulsified.
- Make salad:
- Cut hearts of palm and avocado into 3/4-inch cubes and in a large bowl with a rubber spatula gently toss with onion and vinaigrette until combined well.
- Line 8 salad plates with lettuce leaves and mound avocado mixture on top.
LOBSTER AVOCADO SALAD
This cold lobster avocado salad is delicious by itself or along with a tomato, mozzarella, and basil salad and a cold glass of Chardonnay.
Provided by Tina A.
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a tall pot with 2 inches of water; bring to a boil. Add lobster, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes. Rinse, cool, and cut lobster meat into chunks. Chill for at least 15 minutes.
- Mix vinegar, oil, soy sauce, ginger, sugar, salt, and pepper together to make the dressing.
- Mix chilled lobster with the dressing and gently mix in avocado. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 127.4 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 37.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 753.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
LOBSTER AND AVOCADO SALAD
This recipe, from Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey, brings together two scrumptious delights, the lobster and the avocado. The creaminess of the avocado complements the sweetness of the lobster. The combination is perfect for a light summer supper or lunch. It's great for a special occasion, but can also be a treat just for you.
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories salads and dressings
Time 45m
Yield Four to six servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring enough water to the boil to cover the lobsters when added. Add the lobsters and salt and cover. When the water returns to the boil, let the lobsters simmer 12 minutes. Let stand five to 10 minutes and drain the lobsters well.
- Meanwhile, cut away and discard the core of the lettuce. Cut the leaves lengthwise into quarters. Cut the leaves crosswise into very fine shreds. There should be about six to seven cups.
- Remove the meat from the lobster shells. Cut the meat into bite-size pieces. There should be about four cups.
- Put the lettuce in a salad bowl. Arrange the lobster pieces on top and add the green onions or scallions. Toss lightly.
- Cut the avocados in half lengthwise. Discard the pits. Peel the halves. Cut each half lengthwise into thin strips. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Arrange the avocado slices neatly over the salad. Sprinkle with the basil.
- To make the salad dressing, put the mustard, vinegar, shallots, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add the egg. Blend the oils. Start beating with a wire whisk while gradually adding the oil.
- Serve the salad and salad dressing separately if desired. Or toss the salad with the dressing.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 730, UnsaturatedFat 42 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 54 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1335 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LOBSTER SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO AND HEARTS OF PALM
Steps:
- # Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring two inches of water to a boil in a large stockpot. Steam lobsters for 10 minutes; transfer to ice bath to cool. Break off claws and tails; use bodies to make a stock, or discard. Split tail lengthwise with a sharp knife; remove meat. Slice tail into bite-size pieces. Remove claws from shells, keeping whole if possible. Chill lobster meat in the refrigerator. # Supreme the grapefruit: Cut ends off grapefruit; remove peel, pith, and outer membranes. Lift sections away from the membranes, and reserve. Squeeze 1/2 cup juice from membranes into a bowl for dressing. # Place shallots, mustard, vinegar, juice, and lemon basil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Gradually whisk in olive oil; adjust seasoning. # Cut avocados into 1/2-inch-thick wedges; coat with a little grapefruit juice to prevent discoloration. In a large bowl, combine avocado, lobster, grapefruit, and hearts of palm. Line individual glass serving dishes with lettuce leaves. Tear remaining lettuce into bite-size pieces; add to lobster mixture. Drizzle salad with dressing; toss. Fill lettuce leaves with salad; garnish with lemon basil, and serve immediately.
LOBSTER SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO AND HEARTS OF PALM
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring two inches of water to a boil in a large stockpot. Steam lobsters for 10 minutes; transfer to ice bath to cool. Break off claws and tails; use bodies to make a stock, or discard. Split tail lengthwise with a sharp knife; remove meat. Slice tail into bite-size pieces. Remove claws from shells, keeping whole if possible. Chill lobster meat in the refrigerator. Supreme the grapefruit: Cut ends off grapefruit; remove peel, pith, and outer membranes. Lift sections away from the membranes, and reserve. Squeeze 1/2 cup juice from membranes into a bowl for dressing. Place shallots, mustard, vinegar, juice, and lemon basil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Gradually whisk in olive oil; adjust seasoning. Cut avocados into 1/2-inch-thick wedges; coat with a little grapefruit juice to prevent discoloration. In a large bowl, combine avocado, lobster, grapefruit, and hearts of palm. Line individual glass serving dishes with lettuce leaves. Tear remaining lettuce into bite-size pieces; add to lobster mixture. Drizzle salad with dressing; toss. Fill lettuce leaves with salad; garnish with lemon basil, and serve immediately.
LOBSTER, AVOCADO, AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD
Categories Salad Low/No Sugar Grapefruit Lobster Avocado Gourmet
Yield Makes 2 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Plunge lobster headfirst into an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water . Cook, covered, over high heat 6 minutes (for 1 1/4-lb lobster) or 7 minutes (for 1 1/2-lb lobster) from time it enters water. Transfer with tongs to sink to drain.
- When lobster is cool enough to handle, remove meat from tail and claws, keeping meat intact. Discard tomalley, any roe, and shells. Chill lobster, covered, until cold, at least 1 hour.
- While lobster chills, stir together shallot, lemon juice, and table salt in a small bowl and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Add oil in a stream, whisking.
- Cut peel, including all white pith, from grapefruit with a sharp knife. Cut segments free from membranes and transfer segments to paper towels to drain.
- Halve avocado lengthwise, discarding pit. (Save 1 half, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, for another use.) Halve remaining avocado half lengthwise and peel, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
- Cut lobster tail meat crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Divide avocado and all of lobster meat between 2 salad plates and arrange grapefruit around them. Top with arugula and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt (if using) and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcook the lobster. Lobster is a delicate seafood that can easily become tough and rubbery if overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque and cooked through.
- Let the lobster cool completely before adding it to the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use a light touch when mixing the salad. Over-mixing can break up the lobster and avocado and make the salad mushy.
- Serve the salad immediately. Lobster salad is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
Lobster salad with avocado and hearts of palm is a light, refreshing, and delicious salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover lobster. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is sure to become a favorite.
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