Lobster Roll Pasta Salad

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Weight Watchers Lobster Roll Pasta Salad is a refreshing, flavorful, and super quick recipe. You can savor the tastes of this salad as a side dish or lunch. The Salad is great for those who are keenly following the Weight Watchers diet. The tasty and hearty salad is made with cooked lobster meat, elbow macaroni pasta, and a light dressing. This salad can be incorporated into some different meal plans because it is comparatively low in calories. The Weight Watchers Lobster Roll Pasta Salad is a wholesome option for those trying to eat healthier because it is also high in fiber (3 g) and protein (24 g).
This salad will not impact your diet, so you can enjoy it without fear.

Let’s make the pasta salad with the following directions (listed below).

STATS

  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Lunch
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Fifty-six minutes
  • Preparation Time: 16 minutes
  • Cooking Time: Ten minutes
  • Chill Time: Thirty (30) minutes are required
  • Method: Stovetop and raw
  • Servings: 6

EQUIPMENT

  • Nonstick pot
  • Strainer
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • A sharp knife
  • Serving cups

INGREDIENTS

  • Whole wheat elbow macaroni pasta 8 oz.
  • Cooked lobster meat 1 lb
  • Finely chopped celery, 1/2 cup
  • A dash of black pepper, ground
  • Crushed red onion 1/4 cup
  • One-fourth cup of chopped fresh parsley
  • Unflavored Greek yogurt, half a cup
  • 1/4 cup of light mayonnaise
  • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
  • One tbsp of lemon juice
  • Zest of lemon 1 tsp
  • Salt, add to taste
  • A pinch of Old Bay seasoning, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Warm some water that is salted in a pot until it bubbles.
  2. Next, add elbow macaroni pasta and cook until soft, following the directions on the package.
  3. After cooking, shift the pasta to a strainer to extract its extra water.
  4. Then, lightly wash it with chilled water to cool it.
  5. Next, move towards the preparation of other items.
  6. Add light mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, Dijon mustard, non-fat Greek yogurt, black pepper, lemon zest, and Old Bay seasoning to a bowl.
  7. Now, whisk together with a spoon.
  8. Next, cut the cooked lobster meat into bite-sized pieces with a knife.
  9. Then, add lobster meat, cooled pasta, red onion, parsley, and celery to the bowl with the dressing.
  10. Again, mix all ingredients until combined.
  11. Now, we will refrigerate this salad for at least thirty mins to chill.
  12. The tasty and delightful Weight Watchers Lobster Roll Pasta Salad is ready.
  13. Shift the salads into cups. Top the salad with slices of lemon or parsley (crushed).

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • The pasta salad works nicely with the sweet and tangy drink, fresh lemonade.
  • Enjoy the lobster roll pasta with garlic bread or light whole grain dinner rolls.
  • Mixed green salad or grilled asparagus works well with this salad.
  • Pasta salad is a wonderful accompaniment to baked salmon.
  • The salad goes well with a cool glass of iced tea.
  • Serve it with chilled corn and avocado soup.

TIPS

  • We will rewarm the cooked lobster meat in a pan with a small amount of butter or oil.
  • Utilize fresh and cooked lobster meat to achieve the finest flavor.
  • Pasta should be cooked perfectly to avoid getting mushy.
  • Old Bay seasoning is a traditional seasoning for lobster rolls and adds a pleasant taste to the salad.
  • Choose the low-fat version of mayo to reduce the fat points.
  • Utilize fresh seasonings and items such as lemon zest, parsley, etc.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • You can save the leftover lobster salad in a sealed box covered with a cap and refrigerate it for 3/4 days.

Freezer:

  • Pasta salads with creamy mayonnaise-based dressings are generally not good choices for freezing because the texture may alter when thawed.

FAQs

Which veggies work best as additions in this salad?

  • Classic ingredients include red onion and finely chopped celery. You may also add bell peppers, small-sized tomatoes, or corn.

Can I use lobster meat that is frozen?

  • Yes, frozen cooked lobster meat is easy to use. Simply defrost it thoroughly before using.

Which pasta type should I use to make this salad?

  • Lentil pasta, whole wheat pasta, or chickpea pasta are great options because they provide additional fiber and can be Zero Point items on some Weight Watchers plans. It is ideal to use small forms like cavatappi or shells.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Calories 265 kcal
Total Carbohydrates 22 g
Protein 24 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 2 g
Total Fat 10 g
Sodium 440 mg

Each serving of this Lobster Roll Pasta Salad gives only six (6) Weight Watchers points.