Craze E Seashore Pasta Salad
Dive into the refreshing flavors of the ocean with our Craze E Seashore Pasta Salad, a vibrant, seafood-forward twist on a classic dish. This recipe combines tender penne pasta with succulent shrimp, flaky imitation crab, and crisp veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers for a medley of textures and tastes. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this pasta salad is a balance of creamy, tangy, and savory. Perfectly chilled, it’s the ultimate make-ahead dish for summer picnics, potlucks, or a light, seaside-inspired lunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy seafood pasta salad will have your guests hooked with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Penne pasta
- 200 grams Cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 150 grams Imitation crab meat (flaked)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (finely chopped)
- 100 grams Black olives (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water to cool the pasta. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked shrimp, imitation crab meat, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and parsley.
Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Craze E Seashore Pasta Salad cold, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy your seaside-inspired dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2047 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.3 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 421 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 5052 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.6 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 98.3 g | 197% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 2591 mg | 55% | |
*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.
