Lebanese Lobster Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Lebanese lobster salad is one of my favorite dishes to make when I want something impressive yet simple. Fresh lobster gets tossed with crisp cucumber, vibrant peppers, and aromatic herbs that transport you straight to the Mediterranean. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in just 40 minutes total, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. I love using tahini as the base for my dressing because it's not only creamy and delicious but also packed with calcium and protein. Combined with lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, it creates this incredible tangy sauce that brings everything together. Top it all with crumbly feta, crunchy pita bread, and fresh mint for a salad that's both nourishing and absolutely crave worthy.
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Ingredients
- 400lobster meat
- 200chopped cucumber
- 150diced red bell pepper
- 50chopped fresh parsley
- 100lemon juice
- 120olive oil
- 3garlic
- 1salt
- ½black pepper
- 20chopped fresh mint
- 1 pitacrunchy pita bread
- 100feta cheese
- 60tahini
- 15lemon zest
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Instructions
- 1
Gently combine lobster meat, cucumber, red bell pepper, parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid breaking the lobster pieces.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and lemon zest.
Tip: Make sure to incorporate all the ingredients well.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the lobster mixture and gently stir until everything is coated.
Tip: Don't overmix, as it can make the salad tough.
- 4
Stir in chopped mint, pita bread, feta cheese, and tahini.
Tip: You can adjust the amount of pita bread to your liking.
- 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: This will help the flavors to combine and the salad to chill.
- 6
Just before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Tip: Make sure the dressing is evenly distributed and the salad is chilled to perfection.
- 7
Serve the Lebanese Lobster Salad chilled, garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Tip: This will add a pop of color and a burst of citrus flavor to your dish.
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