Lobster Macaroni Salad
If you have access to affordable lobster this summer, try this lobster macaroni salad that makes a fabulous main dish salad for a warm summer night.
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- 8ounces elbow macaroni
- 1to 1 1/2 cups diced cooked lobster meat (about 8 to 12 ounces)
- 1cup thinly sliced celery
- ¾cup to 1 cup mayonnaise, to taste
- 2teaspoons lemon juice
- 1tablespoon snipped fresh chives, or chopped fresh dill
- Dash salt, or to taste
- Dash freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- Lettuce leaves, for serving, optional
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain and let cool thoroughly.Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, lobster, and celery. Add 3/4 cup of mayonnaise, lemon juice, and the snipped chives or dill. Toss to blend. Add more mayonnaise to moisten, if desired.Step 3
Taste and add salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed.Step 4
Cover and chill until serving time.Step 5
Just before serving time, line a serving bowl with lettuce. Spoon the lobster macaroni salad into the lettuce-lined bowl. *Three to four 1 pound lobsters should yield about 12 ounces of meat.