Lobster Salad with Curried Mango Dressing
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of summer with this Lobster Salad with Curried Mango Dressing—a perfect blend of elegance and tropical flair. Sweet, tender chunks of cooked lobster are paired with crisp mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber slices, creating a vibrant base for the dish. The star of the recipe is the creamy curried mango dressing, a tangy-sweet delight made with ripe mango, Greek yogurt, honey, and a dash of curry powder for a fragrant, exotic twist. Finished with fresh cilantro leaves and a sprinkle of reserved mango pieces for garnish, this salad is as stunning to look at as it is to eat. Ready in just 20 minutes and bursting with bold, zesty flavors, it’s an ideal choice for light lunches, elegant dinners, or warm-weather entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Cooked lobster meat
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, and butter lettuce)
- 1 Ripe mango
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Curry powder
- 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.25 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 Cucumber, sliced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
Prepare the dressing: Peel and pit the mango, then dice it into small pieces. Reserve a few pieces for garnish, if desired.
In a blender or food processor, combine the diced mango, Greek yogurt, honey, curry powder, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Prep the lobster: If the lobster meat is not already cut, chop it into bite-sized chunks.
Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, toss together the salad greens, sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices.
Add the lobster meat on top of the greens.
Drizzle the salad with the curried mango dressing and gently toss to coat. Reserve some dressing to serve on the side if desired.
Sprinkle the salad with fresh cilantro leaves and garnish with reserved mango pieces.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful lobster salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
994 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.3 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 675 mg | 225% | |
| Sodium | 5373 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.0 g | ||
| Protein | 106.3 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 782 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2526 mg | 54% | |
*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.
