
A historical salad from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Break the contents of a can of lobster into small pieces
Add three hard-boiled eggs, chopped fine
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Add mayonnaise dressing
Arrange on lettuce leaves
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Combining protein-rich lobster with hard-boiled eggs creates textural contrast—the firm, slightly chewy lobster against the crumbly egg creates interest in every bite. The fat in the mayonnaise acts as a binder while coating ingredients to prevent oxidation that would cause browning. Serving on lettuce leaves provides a crisp, fresh counterpoint to the creamy, rich protein mixture while creating a natural edible vessel.
The lobster and egg mixture can be combined with mayonnaise up to 4 hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Wait to arrange on lettuce leaves until just before serving to prevent wilting. Hard-boil eggs up to 3 days in advance and store peeled in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Store the dressed lobster and egg mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Do not store on lettuce leaves, as they will become soggy. The mixture is not suitable for freezing as mayonnaise separates when frozen and thawed.
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The lobster and egg mixture can be combined with mayonnaise up to 4 hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Wait to arrange on lettuce leaves until just before serving to prevent wilting. Hard-boil eggs up to 3 days in advance and store peeled in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Store the dressed lobster and egg mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Do not store on lettuce leaves, as they will become soggy. The mixture is not suitable for freezing as mayonnaise separates when frozen and thawed.