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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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 5
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Serve the Craze E Seashore Pasta Salad cold, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy your seaside-inspired dish!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1424.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2046.7 |
| Total Fat 82.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 420.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5051.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 247.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.6g | |
| Protein 98.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 293.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2590.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories