December 21th, 2008 - Officially Winter Arugula and Avocado Lobster Salad
For a lobster of 1lb to 1.5 lb poached your lobster 12-18 minutes. Using a well salted water with lemon wedges if you wish. You can also add parsley, celery and even a carrot if you plan on keeping the liquid for soup stock.
6 asparagus fully cooked
1 cup real mayonnaise not salad dressing like "Miracle Whip"
1/3 cup cream 33%
Lemon juice to taste
A touch of Dijon optional
1 avocado
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper
Tarragon optional
Arugula
The dressing is very simple
In a food processor add the fully cooked asparagus, mayonnaise and the cream to do a puree.
Slowly add the lemon juice and oil to make a dressing. Season with tarragon, salt and pepper.
Serve with arugula and avocado and drizzle with your dressing.