Thai Lobster Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Thai lobster salad is one of my favorite dishes to whip up when I want something elegant yet surprisingly quick. With a total time of just thirty five minutes, it's perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests without stress. The combination of tender lobster, crispy vegetables, and that vibrant lime and fish sauce dressing is absolutely addictive. I love using chickpeas in this recipe because they add protein and fiber, making the salad even more filling and nutritious. Fresh cilantro brings that authentic Thai flavor that ties everything together beautifully.
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Ingredients
- 400 globster meat
- 250 gchickpeas
- 1 kgred bell pepper
- 200 gcarrots
- 150 gcucumber
- 100 gred onion
- 20 gfresh cilantro
- 120 mllime juice
- 60 mlfish sauce
- 30 gbrown sugar
- 10 gchili flakes
- 80 gcoconut oil
- 6 gsalt
- 3 gblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Blend until smooth.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the lobster meat, chickpeas, red bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, and red onion.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid breaking the lobster meat.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Tip: Adjust the dressing consistency as needed.
- 4
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro and a pinch of salt and pepper over the salad.
Tip: Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 5
Drizzle the coconut oil over the salad and toss to combine.
Tip: This adds a richness and creaminess to the salad.
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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