Seafood Pasta Salad
Dive into the fresh and vibrant flavors of this Seafood Pasta Salad, a zesty and protein-packed dish perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or light lunches. Tender penne pasta is tossed with succulent shrimp, flaky crab meat, crunchy vegetables like red bell pepper, celery, and peas, and topped with a creamy yet tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. Fresh dill and a touch of seasoning tie the dish together, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Quick to prepare and served chilled, this easy seafood pasta salad is a versatile crowd-pleaser that's both satisfying and refreshing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Penne pasta
- 250 grams Cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 200 grams Imitation crab meat (or real crab meat)
- 1 large Red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 medium Celery stalks (finely chopped)
- 1 small Red onion (diced)
- 1 cup Frozen peas (thawed)
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.33 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Once al dente, drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, imitation crab meat (shredded if necessary), diced red bell pepper, chopped celery, diced red onion, and thawed peas.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and seafood mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve chilled as a main dish or side dish. Garnish with extra fresh dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 945 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 395 mg | 8% | |
*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.
