Lobster Cobb Salad

Lobster Cobb Salad is made with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, sliced avocados, crumbled cheese, and fresh steamed lobster! It is served chilled with a sweet and savory easy-to-make dressing, making it exquisite!  Enjoy a perfect salad every time!

 

Originally published in 2013, and now with more in-depth descriptions, clearer instructions, and how to cook “live” lobsters for this classic lobster cobb salad. We hope you enjoy all the new features in the recipe post!

The Lobster Cobb Salad…

Usually, Cobb Salad recipes call for “chicken.” But I decided to make it with lobster instead of chicken. And, it turned out delicious!

Lobster Cobb Salad is a satisfying salad and one you can make with a few easy steps. It’s still summertime for a few more weeks.  So, why not splurge?

Summertime is when lettuce, tomatoes, and lobsters are all at their peak.  And it always signals to me that it’s the perfect time to make our favorite Lobster Cobb Salad!

No need for any special occasion.  However, this cobb salad is a fancy way to “dress to impress” for your family, friends, or just yourself! It’s so filling and delicious!  You’ll want to make this easy lobster cobb salad at least once every year.

Serve it with a simple dressing (included in our recipe card below) or try it with a Honey Mustard Dressing – it is amazing!

Where can we find “live” lobsters?

• You can find live lobsters in most seafood stores, or at supermarkets that have lobster tanks.  They can sometimes be a little expensive but cost less when they are in season.

How much do lobsters cost?

• When you calculate the total grocery bill for this dish, (depending on where you live, and on the cost of lobster) it can amount to a total cost of about $6.00 to $11.80 for each Lobster Cobb Salad.
• That’s pretty cheap compared to ordering this salad in most restaurants, which can run anywhere from $36.00 to $48.00 (or more) per person. That’s a deal! 😉

Notes & Tips about “live” Lobsters?

• Ideally, live lobsters should be cooked the day they are purchased. 
• All you have to do is place them into a pot of boiling water and steam them for about 10 to 15 minutes. (see our step-by-step directions below)
• Most of the work is in cracking the lobster shells and removing the meat.
• Once the lobster meat is pulled from their shells, the rest is easy! 

How to Cook “Live” Lobsters?

*Follow along with our step-by-step instructions, or jump down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

1.  In a large pot with boiling water (approx. 1/4 filled with water).  Add the lobsters, cover, and steam for about 15 to 18 minutes.

2.  In the meantime, begin to make the dressing:  In a separate medium bowl, add the mustard, oregano, garlic, sweet onion, Worcestershire, and balsamic and whisk until well combined.  Slowly drizzle the olive oil while whisking continuously until the vinaigrette infuses.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3.  Divide salad dressing into 4 small ramekins.  Set them aside.

4.  Remove the lobsters and transfer them to a bowl of cold water with ice cubes to cool quickly.

5.  Once lobsters are completely cooled, remove them from the water and crack the shells to remove the meat.  Cut the tails in half.  Then cut the lobster meat into bite-sized pieces.  Then divide the lobster meat into four equal portions.

Quick Note: Here is where you can prepare the entire cobb salad, cover it with clear wrap, and refrigerate before serving. 

Let’s Assemble This Lobster Cobb Salad…

There are 4-Easy Steps to Follow for making our Lobster Cobb Salad:

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients! First, grab 4 dinner plates and add a bed of fresh crisp lettuce on each plate, set them nearby. Next, slice the hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, and avocado, then crumble the cooked bacon.

Step 2: This is the fun part! Assemble the salads: On each plate, arrange the sliced tomatoes, avocado, eggs, and bacon, dividing them equally on all 4 dinner plates. Then add the chunks of lobster in the center and top with crumbled goat cheese.

3rd Step: Place the plates into your refrigerator, and chill the dishes until you are ready to serve.

4th Step: Make the dressing! Make a simple dressing like our Honey Mustard Dressing, or Honey Dijon Vinaigrette, which is dairy-free. Don’t forget to use small ramekins to divide the dressing and place them onto each plate.

GREAT TIP! Serve each salad with its ramekin filled with the balsamic Dijon mustard vinaigrette on the side (recipe included in our recipe card). Serves 4

Options to Make it Your Own:

• Use other greens for the bed of lettuce.
• Scatter your favorite chopped veggies.
• Try feta cheese instead of goat cheese.

This Lobster Cobb Salad is all you need to make for lunch or dinner.  No need to serve anything else. 

It is surprisingly filling, satisfying, and truly delicious! Be sure to serve it with a tangy dressing, and drizzle some over the entire salad. Make it your own, and have fun with it! It’s AMAZING!

ENJOY!

Love Lobster? …then try these next!

• BEST Lobster Sauce
• Summer Lobster or Shrimp Rolls
• How To Clean and Prepare Lobster Tails
• Spaghetti with Lobster Tails Sauce

More Seafood Recipes!

• Easy Italian Shrimp Salad
• 12 Easy Seafood Recipes
• Shrimp and Lobster Sauce
• Baked Salmon with Dijon Basil Pesto
• Fresh Cod Fish Salad
• Little Neck Clams in Wine and Garlic Broth

If you make this delicious Lobster Cobb Salad, let us know and leave a comment with a star rating!  We’d love to hear from you. Sharing your insights and experiences helps everyone who reads them, and helps us too! And thank you!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Happy and Healthy Cooking!  🙂

 xo Anna and Liz