Block Island Lobster Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

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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

Steps

  1. Whisk shallot, mayonnaise, orange juice, tarragon, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1 Tbsp. lime juice in a medium bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.