Lobster Salad Cocktail
Elevate your appetizer game with this sophisticated Lobster Salad Cocktail, a luxurious blend of tender lobster meat, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables draped in a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing. Perfectly balanced with the crunch of celery and the subtle bite of red onion, this elegant salad is served atop a bed of vibrant mixed greens or butter lettuce and garnished with fresh parsley and tangy lemon wedges. Ready in just 15 minutes and beautifully presented in cocktail glasses, this no-cook recipe combines gourmet flavors with effortless preparation, making it an ideal starter for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or a special date night. Indulge in a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked lobster meat
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 4 cups mixed greens or butter lettuce
- 4 units cocktail glasses or serving dishes
- 4 pieces lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth to create the dressing.
Add the cooked lobster meat, celery, red onion, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Carefully fold the diced avocado into the lobster mixture, being mindful not to mash the avocado pieces.
Line your cocktail glasses or serving dishes with a small bed of mixed greens or butter lettuce.
Spoon the lobster salad mixture evenly into each glass or serving dish, arranging it attractively over the greens.
Garnish each glass with a lemon wedge on the rim and an additional sprinkle of chopped parsley if desired.
Serve immediately, and enjoy this sophisticated and flavorful appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 938 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 582 mg | 12% | |
*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.
