Easy Summertime Lobster Roll Macaroni Salad

Summertime is here, which means macaroni salad is making its yearly debut! I absolutely devour macaroni salad every time someone brings it to the cookout. I wanted to find a way to combine my favorite summer treat (Lobster rolls) and combine it with the creamy delicious taste of macaroni salad.

This recipe is extremely easy and only takes a few minutes to make. In one pot, boil your macaroni to aldente. Next, in a steamer, put your two lobster tails in and steam for about 8-9 minutes or until the shell turns bright red. When your pasta and shells are done, let cool. This will be a cold macaroni salad.

Once your pasta is cool, remove from the fridge and add the following, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3-4 stalks diced celery, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar. 1/4 cup chives, 1 tbsp each of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well. When your lobster is cooled, dice and fold into the salad.

Easy Summertime Lobster Roll Macaroni Salad

This Easy Summertime Lobster Roll Macaroni Salad combines the best of two summer classics—creamy macaroni salad and fresh, buttery lobster rolls. With tender lobster, crisp celery, bright lemon, and a creamy dressing, this dish is the perfect side for barbecues, picnics, or any warm-weather gathering!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Cooling Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, seafood

Servings 4

Equipment

• Large Pot
• Steamer
• Mixing Bowl
• Sharp Knife & Cutting Board
• Zester

Ingredients

  

For the Salad:

• 2 4 oz lobster tails
• 1 box macaroni pasta
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 3-4 celery stalks diced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• ¼ cup chives chopped
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic powder

Instructions

 

Cook the Macaroni

• Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
• Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
• Let cool in the fridge while preparing the lobster.

Steam the Lobster

• In a steamer or pot with a steaming rack, add about 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
• Place lobster tails in the steamer and cover.
• Steam for 8-9 minutes or until the shells turn bright red.
• Remove from heat and let cool before handling.

Prepare the Dressing

• In a large mixing bowl, combine:
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• Diced celery
• Lemon juice
• White wine vinegar
• Chopped chives
• Salt, pepper, and garlic powder
• Mix well until smooth.

Dice the Lobster

• Once lobster tails are cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the shells.
• Dice the lobster into bite-sized pieces.

Assemble the Salad

• Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl with the dressing.
• Gently fold in the diced lobster until well combined.
• Adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve and Enjoy!

• Garnish with extra chives and lemon zest for added brightness.
• Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing summertime salad!

Keyword lobster, macaroni, roll, Salad, seafood, summer