Description
Ina Garten’s lobster Cobb salad blends luxurious seafood with classic American ingredients. Crisp greens, succulent lobster, and rich dressing create a sophisticated summer dish perfect for coastal dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) lobster meat, cut into ¾-inch dice
- 0.5 lb (227 g) bacon, fried and crumbled
- 2 Hass avocados
- 1 pint (473 ml) cherry tomatoes, cut in half or quarters
- 1 bunch arugula, washed and spun dry
- 0.75 cup (170 g) English Stilton or other crumbly blue cheese
- 8 hot dog rolls
- 5 tbsps (74 ml) olive oil
- 1.5 tbsps (22 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 0.25 cup (59 ml) fresh lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 1.5 tsps (7 g) kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp (1 g) freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Vinaigrette Preparation: Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smoothly blended, creating a vibrant and zesty dressing.
- Ingredient Preparation: Halve avocados, remove pits, and dice into uniform cubes. Immediately drizzle with lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Slice cherry tomatoes into quarters and crumble bacon.
- Lobster Assembly: Combine succulent lobster meat with quartered tomatoes in a spacious serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper, ensuring each component is delicately flavored.
- Salad Composition: Drizzle prepared vinaigrette over the lobster mixture, then gently fold in peppery arugula leaves and crumbled blue cheese. Distribute ingredients evenly to create a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Final Presentation: Arrange avocado cubes atop the salad, giving a final gentle toss. Let the salad rest momentarily at room temperature to allow flavors to meld and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Prevent Avocado Browning: Immediately splash lemon juice on diced avocado cubes to maintain fresh, vibrant green color and prevent oxidation.
- Balance Vinaigrette Coating: Drizzle dressing sparingly to ensure ingredients are lightly coated without becoming overly saturated or losing texture.
- Rest for Flavor Development: Allow salad to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving, enabling ingredients to meld and enhance overall taste profile.
- Ingredient Quality Matters: Select fresh, high-quality lobster meat, ripe avocados, and crisp bacon for maximum flavor and textural contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg