Herbaceous Lobster Salad with Cheesy Garlic Bread

Indulge in a luxurious yet simple meal that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home table. This vibrant salad pairs crisp mixed greens, sweet heirloom grape tomatoes and refreshing cucumber with a creamy green goddess dressing. The star of the show is tender, succulent lobster tail, baked to perfection and nestled atop the greens.

Alongside, cheesy garlic bread loaded with Parmesan, mozzarella and fresh parsley adds a delightful crunch and richness. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this dish is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

4 ounce Heirloom Grape TomatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Mixed GreensView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Mini CucumberView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce Green Goddess DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Parmesan Cheese BlockView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Chili FlakesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce ParsleyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

16 ounce Lobster TailsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Demi-BaguetteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in top position. Line a baking sheet with foil. Finely chop parsley. Grate Parmesan cheese. Halve baguettes lengthwise. Halve tomatoes. Trim cucumber, quarter lengthwise, then slice crosswise into ½-inch pieces.
2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter until softened, about 10-15 seconds. Stir in parsley, mayonnaise, garlic powder, grated Parmesan, mozzarella, salt, pepper and chili flakes to taste. Spread mixture evenly onto cut sides of baguettes. Place baguettes on one side of prepared baking sheet.
3. Using kitchen shears, cut along underside of each lobster tail, leaving meat intact. Pull shell apart to expose meat. Cut two 10-inch foil pieces. Place each lobster tail cut side up on foil; season with salt and pepper. Fold foil over to seal into packets. Place packets on opposite side of baking sheet from garlic bread.
4. Bake on top rack until cheese is browned and lobster meat is tender and cooked through, 10-15 minutes. Carefully open foil to check lobster; shells and meat should be red. If needed, reseal and bake longer. Transfer garlic bread and lobster to a cutting board.
5. In a large bowl, toss mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, green goddess dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper until evenly coated.
6. Halve garlic bread diagonally. Once lobster is cool enough to handle, press on shells to crack, then peel away shell. Remove meat and cut into bite-size pieces. Divide salad among plates, top with lobster and serve with garlic bread.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use frozen lobster tails?

Yes, thaw them completely in the refrigerator overnight before baking. Pat dry before seasoning.

What can I substitute for green goddess dressing?

You can use a creamy herb dressing or make your own with mayonnaise, buttermilk and fresh herbs.

How do I store leftovers?

Store salad and lobster separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Garlic bread is best enjoyed fresh.