Linda's Seafood Pasta Salad

Treat your taste buds to the delightful fusion of flavors in Linda's Seafood Pasta Salad, a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch. This creamy pasta salad pairs tender elbow macaroni with succulent cooked shrimp and flaky imitation crab meat, enhanced by the crunch of celery, red bell pepper, and sweet peas. A zesty homemade dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning ties it all together, offering a satisfying balance of creaminess and tanginess. Finished with fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice, this easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes (plus some chill time) for vibrant, crowd-pleasing flavor. Whether served as a side dish or the star of your meal, this seafood pasta salad is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Elbow macaroni (or other short pasta)
• 1 lb Cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
• 8 oz Imitation crab meat (or real crab, shredded)
• 1 cup Celery (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
• 1 cup Frozen peas (thawed)
• 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, imitation crab meat, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and thawed peas.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and fully combined.

Step 4

Add the cooled pasta to the seafood and vegetable mixture in the large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta and seafood mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top and gently mix again. Adjust seasonings to taste, if necessary.

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with additional parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1839.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3707.1

Total Fat 165.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1165.2mg	0%
Sodium 5222.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 381.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.7g	0%
Total Sugars 50.5g
Protein 190.5g	0%

Vitamin D 811.1IU	0%
Calcium 577.1mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 3084.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.5%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 40.4%