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Recipe: The Best Seafood Salad ๐ฆ๐ฅ
Overview:
Looking for the ultimate seafood salad that’s bursting with flavor and easy to make? Look no further! This recipe combines the richness of lobster with the tanginess of tuna, creating a delightful dish that’s perfect for lunch or snacks. Plus, it’s customizable, so you can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a potluck or craving a refreshing meal, this seafood salad is sure to impress!
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Serving: Makes approximately 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 12 oz lobster meat, cooked and chopped
- 8 oz canned tuna, drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Optional: grated cheddar cheese, for extra flavor
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Begin by chopping the celery and thinly slicing the green onion.
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Mix Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped lobster meat, drained tuna, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, sliced green onion, chopped celery, and crumbled bacon.
- If desired, add grated cheddar cheese for an extra cheesy kick!
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Chill:
- Once all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, cover the bowl and refrigerate the seafood salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Serve:
- When ready to serve, take the chilled seafood salad out of the refrigerator.
- Serve the seafood salad on rolls with your favorite condiments, such as lettuce, tomatoes, or avocado slices.
- For a lighter option, serve the seafood salad on a bed of lettuce or with whole wheat crackers.
- Enjoy the refreshing flavors of this homemade seafood salad!
Tips:
- Feel free to adjust the ingredients according to your preferences. Add more or less mayonnaise and sour cream to achieve your desired consistency.
- For a more indulgent version, try adding additional seafood such as crab meat or shrimp.
- Experiment with different seasonings to enhance the flavor profile. Consider adding a dash of Old Bay seasoning or freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve this seafood salad as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or even stuffed into hollowed-out tomatoes for a fancy presentation.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. However, the salad is best enjoyed fresh!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 190.3
- Fat: 13.3g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 83.9mg
- Sodium: 625.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 2.7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 1.8g
- Protein: 14.8g
Keywords:
Tuna, Lobster, Crab, Seafood, Salad, Cheese, Vegetable, Bacon, Easy, Quick, No Cook, Potluck, Lunch, Snacks, Spring, Summer, Winter, Refrigerator