Lobster Roll Pasta Salad
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Lobster Roll Pasta Salad
Description
This recipe uses cooked lobster meat, chopped into large chunks, combined with curly cavatappi pasta cooked beyond al dente for a softer bite that suits a cold salad. Celery, red onion, and fresh chives add crunch and herbal notes, balanced with seasoning including celery salt and kosher salt. The dressing, a mixture of light mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, provides creaminess without heaviness.
The salad is served chilled, making it appropriate for summer meals or gatherings. The blend of seafood, vegetables, and pasta creates a hearty yet refreshing dish that can be served as a side or light lunch. Its 10-cup yield accommodates multiple servings.
The notes describe nutritional values per 1 cup serving, indicating a moderate calorie and fat content suited for a portion-controlled side.
Ingredients
- 16 oz lobster meat from (4) 1-1/4 lb whole lobsters or (4) 4 oz tails, cooked
- 1/2 cup celery chopped, including leaves
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise light
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 0%
- 1/4 cup chive fresh
- 1/4 cup onion red, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for pasta)
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta DeLallo brand
Instructions
- Prep all the ingredients, if your lobster is raw, steam it until just cooked.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to directions, I prefer to cook it 1 to 2 minutes longer than al dente when cooking for a cold pasta salad.
- Drain and run under cold water.
- Remove cooked lobster from shell and chop into large chunks, about 1 inch. Toss with the remaining ingredients and serve chilled. Makes 10 cups
Notes
- Prepare the lobster by steaming until just cooked if using raw lobster.
- Cook pasta slightly longer than al dente to soften it for the chilled salad texture.
- Chop lobster into large, about 1-inch chunks to maintain a satisfying texture in the salad.
- This recipe yields approximately 10 cups, with 1 cup considered a serving size as a side dish.
- Nutritional information per serving includes 141 calories and moderate fat content.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cups | |
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 23.5g | 47% |
| Fat | 5.5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 766mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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