Bow Tie Seafood Salad
Dive into the refreshing, coastal-inspired flavors of Bow Tie Seafood Salad, a vibrant dish perfect for warm-weather gatherings or light lunches. This tantalizing pasta salad pairs tender bow tie pasta with a medley of succulent shrimp and shredded imitation crab meat, creating a delightful seafood experience. Crisp celery, sweet red bell peppers, and fresh green onions bring color and crunch, while a creamy dressing infused with tangy lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and aromatic dill ties everything together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this chilled seafood salad is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it as a crowd-pleasing centerpiece at your next picnic or potluck, and enjoy a bite of seaside bliss! Keywords: bow tie pasta salad, seafood pasta salad, shrimp and crab salad, summer recipes, chilled pasta salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup imitation crab meat, shredded
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water to cool, and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, imitation crab meat, celery, red bell pepper, and green onions. Toss gently to mix.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Add the cooked pasta to the seafood and vegetable mixture in the large mixing bowl.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with additional fresh dill, if desired.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.7 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1168 mg | 389% | |
| Sodium | 4572 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.4 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.9 g | ||
| Protein | 158.7 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2561 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
