Fresh East Coast Lobster Meets Classic Canadian Summer Entertaining. This Ultimate Canadian Maritime Lobster Salad showcases sweet lobster meat tossed in a creamy lemon-dill dressing with crisp celery, red onion, and fresh herbs. It’s simple, elegant, and lets the lobster remain the star of the show.

This recipe was proudly created as part of The Great Canadian Series by Canadian Cooking Adventures.

When Canadians think of premium summer food, few ingredients are as iconic as fresh Maritime lobster.

From the fishing communities of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island to summer cottages across the country, lobster has become one of Canada’s most celebrated culinary treasures.

Serve it in toasted lobster rolls, over a bed of greens, on croissants, or simply by the bowl with crackers and fresh bread.

Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering, celebrating Canada Day, enjoying a cottage weekend, or looking for an unforgettable lunch, this recipe delivers East Coast flavour in every bite.

If you recreate this recipe, please tag Canadian Cooking Adventures. We absolutely love seeing your creations!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Made with fresh Canadian lobster

✔ Perfect for summer entertaining

✔ Ready in under 30 minutes

✔ Cottage weekend favourite

✔ Elegant but simple

✔ Great for lobster rolls

✔ Perfect for Canada Day

✔ East Coast inspired

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How To Make Canadian Maritime Lobster Salad

Lobster Salad

• 4 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• ½ cup red onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Creamy Lemon Dill Dressing

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

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Optional For Serving

• Toasted lobster roll buns
• Butter lettuce
• Lemon wedges
• Fresh dill garnish
• Crackers or crostini

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Directions

Step 1: Prepare The Dressing

In a large mixing bowl whisk together:

• mayonnaise
• sour cream
• lemon juice
• lemon zest
• Dijon mustard
• garlic powder
• salt
• pepper

Mix until smooth and creamy.

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Step 2: Prepare The Vegetables

Finely dice:

• celery
• red onion

Chop:

• chives
• dill
• parsley

Add everything to the dressing.

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Step 3: Add The Lobster

Gently fold the lobster meat into the dressing mixture.

Be careful not to overmix.

You want to keep the lobster chunks intact.

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Step 4: Chill

Cover and refrigerate for:

• 30 minutes

This allows the flavours to develop.

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Step 5: Serve

Serve:

• in toasted lobster rolls
• over lettuce
• on croissants
• with crackers
• as a summer salad plate

Garnish with fresh dill and lemon wedges.

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Tips For The Best Lobster Salad

• Use fresh Atlantic Canadian lobster whenever possible.
• Don’t overdress the lobster.
• Large chunks of lobster create the best texture.
• Chill before serving.
• Fresh lemon juice is essential.
• Fresh dill pairs perfectly with lobster.

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Storage

Refrigerator

Store in an airtight container for:

• Up to 2 days

Not recommended for freezing.

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What Makes It Canadian?

Canada’s Atlantic provinces are world-famous for producing some of the finest lobster in the world. This recipe celebrates those East Coast roots while keeping the preparation simple enough for any Canadian home cook.

With fresh lobster, dill, lemon, and classic Maritime flavours, this salad is a true taste of Canada’s coastline.

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Perfect For

• Canada Day celebrations
• Summer lunches
• Cottage weekends
• Family gatherings
• Backyard entertaining
• Seafood lovers
• East Coast themed meals
• Holiday brunches

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