This lobster salad is a wonderfully light and fresh dish, perfect for summer. The avocado and citrus dressing are the perfect complement to the lobster, and the whole dish is healthy and nutritious.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 red pepper, diced
- 1/4 cucumber, diced
- 2 lobster tails, cooked and diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the avocado, red onion, red pepper, cucumber, lobster, cilantro and lime juice.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and mix everything together gently.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. Enjoy!
Potential changes & improvements
If you’re not a fan of lobster, you could easily substitute it for another type of seafood, such as shrimp or scallops. You could also add in some other vegetables, such as corn or tomatoes. For a bit of a crunch, you could add in some chopped nuts or seeds. And if you want a bit more of a dressing, you could add in some more lime juice or olive oil.
What other food works well with
This salad would be great on its own as a light lunch or starter. But it would also be delicious served with some crusty bread, rice, or quinoa.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake people make when making this salad is not properly cooking the lobster. Be sure to cook the lobster until it is opaque all the way through and then let it cool before chopping it up. Otherwise, it will be tough and chewy.
Nutritional Information
This salad is packed with nutrients! It is high in protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is also low in calories and carbohydrates.
Allergens
This salad contains seafood, so it is not suitable for people with seafood allergies. It also contains tree nuts (avocado) and cilantro.