Delicious Seafood Pasta Salad with Crab and Shrimp Joy!

This Seafood Pasta Salad with Crab and Shrimp combines fresh seafood and crisp vegetables for a delightful summer dish.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Short pasta (fusilli or penne)

For the Seafood

1 cup Crab (frozen cooked, thawed)
1 cup Shrimp (cooked and drained)

For the Vegetables

1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup Cucumber (diced)

For the Dressing

1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt/vinaigrette
2 Tbsp Lemon juice adjust to taste
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Herbs

1 Tbsp Fresh herbs (dill, chives, or basil) chopped

Equipment

large pot
colander
Mixing Bowl
Spatula or tongs

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, then drain and cool.
Prepare the Seafood and Vegetables: Rinse crab and shrimp, slice cherry tomatoes, and dice cucumber. Add everything to a mixing bowl.
Mix the Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
Combine Ingredients: Add cooled pasta to the bowl with seafood and vegetables. Pour dressing and toss gently.
Chill Before Serving: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Garnish and Serve: Add fresh herbs on top before serving. Enjoy chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Pat seafood dry before adding to prevent sogginess. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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