Description
Indulge in the flavors of a classic lobster roll with a twist in this Lobster Roll Pasta Salad recipe. It combines tender chunks of lobster with al dente pasta, all coated in a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for a summer gathering or as a refreshing main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni or short pasta of choice
Dressing:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped parsley or extra chives for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning (if using).
- Combine Ingredients: Mix pasta, lobster meat, celery, and chives with the dressing. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Stir before serving and garnish with parsley or chives.
Notes
- Imitation lobster, shrimp, or crab can be substituted for lobster.
- Enhance flavors with diced red onion or dill.
- Serve chilled as a main dish or upscale side at summer events.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook (after boiling)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
