Lobster Salad with Greens and Citrus Vinaigrette

Name: Lobster Salad with Greens and Citrus Vinaigrette
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 whole lobsters (1 ¾ pounds each); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1.5 teaspoons finely grated orange zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice; 1.5 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 0.25 teaspoon finely grated shallot; Coarse salt; 12 cups mixed greens such as Bibb lettuce, mache, and arugula (10 ounces); 1 large yellow tomato, halved and thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on May 16, 2017

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

The sweetness of the lobster and tomatoes is balanced by a light but flavorful lemon-orange dressing. Tarragon adds a fresh zing.

Ingredients

2 whole lobsters (1 ¾ pounds each)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons finely grated orange zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 ½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon finely grated shallot
Coarse salt
12 cups mixed greens such as Bibb lettuce, mache, and arugula (10 ounces)
1 large yellow tomato, halved and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish

Directions

Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Plunge lobsters into water headfirst, and simmer, covered, for 11 minutes. (Do not let water boil.) Transfer lobsters to ice-water bath using tongs. Let stand for 10 minutes to cool.
Meanwhile, whisk together oil, zests and juices, mustard, shallot, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Crack lobster claws, knuckles, and tails, and remove meat. Slice tail meat 1/2 inch thick, and leave claws and knuckles whole.
Combine lobster, greens, tomato, and tarragon. Drizzle with dressing, and toss to coat. Garnish with tarragon. Serve immediately.

Yunhee Kim

Cook's Notes

Dressing can be refrigerated for up to 1 day; lobster meat can be refrigerated overnight.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, August 2011