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Lobster and Green Bean Salad with Lemon-Tarragon Dressing

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Our Pairing Suggestion

A lush Chardonnay with little oak will harmonize with the sweet lobster and refreshing tarragon in this creamy salad.

Recipe: Lobster and Green Bean Salad with Lemon-Tarragon Dressing

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Ingredients

  1. Salt
  2. 1/2 pound green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths
  3. 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
  4. 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  5. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  6. 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
  7. 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
  8. Freshly ground pepper
  9. 1 1/4 pounds cooked lobster meat (from three 1 1/2-pound lobsters), cut into 1-inch pieces
  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the beans in a colander and refresh under cold water. Drain and pat dry.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the crème fraîche with the lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper. Add the lobster and green beans and toss to coat.
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