Block Island Lobster Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Name: Block Island Lobster Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus more for drizzling; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 1–1¼-pound lobsters, steamed, meat picked and cut into large pieces, or 2 cups picked cooked lobster meat; 1 large or 2 small tomatoes, seeds removed, chopped; ½ English hothouse cucumber, peeled, cut into ¼-inch pieces; 1 small head of Bibb lettuce, leaves separated; 1 avocado, sliced; ½ cup pea shoots (tendrils); 2 tablespoons very coarsely chopped fresh chives

Jenny Rosenstrach4 ServingsSource

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Block Island Lobster Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Ingredients

1 small shallot, finely chopped

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus more for drizzling

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 1–1¼-pound lobsters, steamed, meat picked and cut into large pieces, or 2 cups picked cooked lobster meat

1 large or 2 small tomatoes, seeds removed, chopped

½ English hothouse cucumber, peeled, cut into ¼-inch pieces

1 small head of Bibb lettuce, leaves separated

1 avocado, sliced

½ cup pea shoots (tendrils)

2 tablespoons very coarsely chopped fresh chives

Method

Whisk shallot, mayonnaise, orange juice, tarragon, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1 Tbsp. lime juice in a medium bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper.

Combine lobster meat, tomato, and cucumber in another medium bowl. Set aside 3 Tbsp. dressing. Drizzle remaining dressing over lobster mixture and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.

Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter and drizzle with a little oil and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Mound lobster salad over lettuce and top with avocado and pea shoots. Spoon reserved dressing over salad and finish with chives.