Chilled Lobster Salad with Basil Lime Salsa
Transform your summer dining experience with this refreshing Chilled Lobster Salad with Basil Lime Salsa. Perfectly tender, chilled lobster tails are tossed with vibrant cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crisp red onion, then elevated by a zesty homemade basil lime salsa. This tangy dressing, made with fresh basil, lime juice, olive oil, and a hint of honey, creates a delightful balance of flavors. Served atop a bed of mixed salad greens, this dish is a showstopping yet effortless way to enjoy lobster. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this elegant salad is ideal for a light, flavorful lunch or as a stunning starter at your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tails Cooked lobster tails, chilled
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
Instructions
Remove the chilled lobster meat from the shells, ensuring it's clean and free of any cartilage or veins. Chop the meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
To prepare the basil lime salsa, finely chop the fresh basil leaves and place them in a small mixing bowl.
Add the lime juice, olive oil, honey, and minced garlic to the bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until emulsified. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lobster meat, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and red onion.
Pour the basil lime salsa over the lobster mixture, gently tossing to coat all ingredients evenly.
Divide the mixed salad greens among four serving plates or bowls. Top each portion with the dressed lobster salad.
Garnish with additional basil leaves or lime wedges if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.0 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 4066 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 118.2 g | 236% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 2814 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
