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Lobster Salad with Green Beans, Apple, and Avocado

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Introduction

This Lobster Salad with Green Beans, Apple, and Avocado is an exquisite dish that marries the richness of lobster meat with the crisp texture of green beans, refreshing notes from apples, and creamy flavors from avocados. Each element contributes to a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, making it an ideal summer treat or elegant main course for special occasions.

Tips for this Recipe

To ensure the highest quality of your Lobster Salad: select fresh lobster meat; use ripe avocados for optimal creaminess; and balance flavors by adjusting ingredient quantities to taste. Don’t rush the prep work—precise cutting can enhance not only presentation but also texture consistency within the dish.

Why you will love this recipe

This Lobster Salad stands out due to its sophisticated combination of ingredients, which cater to both indulgence and health-conscious eaters. The freshness of green beans and apples provides a crisp counterpoint to the rich lobster meat. Its simple yet refined presentation will impress any guests, while the interplay of flavors caters to various palates, ensuring that it’s not just another seafood salad but an experience to remember.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons coarse sea salt
10 ounces slim haricots verts (green beans), trimmed and cut into pieces
1 cup Greek-style yogurt
1 tablespoon imported French mustard
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
1 Granny Smith apple, cubed
1 large ripe avocado, cubed
1 pound cooked lobster meat, cut into pieces

Adviced equipments

– Mandoline Slicer: For consistent thinly slicing of vegetables like green beans.
– Chef’s Knife Set: A versatile tool for various food prep tasks in the recipe.
– Ziploc Freezer Bags: Ideal for storing and portioning components ahead of time.
– Mixing Bowl Set: To cleanly combine dressings and ingredients without cross-contaminasi…

History of the Recipe

The concept of mixing seafood with fresh vegetables and fruits is not new, but this particular combination offers a nod to coastal cuisines where these local flavors naturally merge. Lobster salad as we know it gained popularity in regions like New England over time, evolving from simple dishes meant for preservation or using leftovers. The modern version with specific ingredients is an ode to the rich culinary history of seafood dishes while embracing contemporary tastes and techniques.

Fun facts about this recipe

Did you know that lobster salad can trace its roots back centuries, but it was not until advancements in refrigeration that seafood could be kept fresh for longer periods? This allowed more elaborate dishes to emerge. Additionally, the inclusion of avocado is relatively recent, making this recipe a blend of timeless and modern elements—reflecting today’s global culinary influences where ingredients from around the world converge in innovative ways on our plates.

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Lobster Salad with Green Beans, Apple, and Avocado

Lobster Salad with Green Beans, Apple, and Avocado

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Equipment

  • - Mandoline Slicer: Allows precise cutting and thinning of vegetables, including green beans, making it easier to achieve uniform pieces for salads.

  • - Chef's Knife Set: Essential in any kitchen, versatile enough for all types of food preparation required in the recipe.

  • - Ziploc Freezer Bags: Useful for portioning and freezing avocado slices or green beans if making the dish ahead of time.

  • - Mixing Bowl Set: Ideal for combining dressings, ingredients, and mixing the salad without contaminating different elements.

  • - Salad Spinner: Perfect for quickly drying freshly washed green beans to ensure they are crisp in your dish.

  • - High-Speed Blender: Useful if preparing dressings or purees, though not specifically mentioned in the recipe.

  • - Apple Corer and Slicer: Helps efficiently prepare apples for the salad without peeling or coring them manually.

  • - Citrus Juicer Set: If including citrus elements or preferring freshly squeezed juices, this tool is helpful.

  • - Food Processor with Blades: Useful for chopping nuts or making a smooth avocado sauce if desired by the recipe variation.

  • - Cutting Board Set: Ensures clean cuts when preparing ingredients for the dish.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons coarse sea salt

  • 10 ounces slim haricots verts (green beans), trimmed at both ends and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)

  • 1 cup Greek-style yogurt

  • 1 tablespoon imported French mustard

  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

  • 1/4 cup minced fresh chives

  • 1 Granny Smith apple, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes (do not peel)

  • 1 large ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

  • 1 pound (2 cups) cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • Equipment: A 5-quart pasta pot fitted with a colander; 4 chilled large dinner plates

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
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Instruction 2

Fill the pasta pot with 3 quarts of water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the coarse salt and the beans, and blanch until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. (Cooking time will vary according to the size and tenderness of the beans.) Immediately remove the colander from the water, letting the water drain from the beans. Plunge the beans into the ice water so they cool down as quickly as possible. (The beans will cool in 1 to 2 minutes. If you leave them longer, they will become soggy and begin to lose flavor.) Drain the beans and wrap them in a thick kitchen towel to dry. (Store the cooked beans in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.)
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Instruction 3

In a large, shallow bowl, combine the yogurt, mustard, and fine salt and whisk to blend. Taste for seasoning. Add the green beans, chives, apple, avocado, and lobster. Toss to coat. Arrange on the plates and serve.
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