Description
A refreshing and delicious seafood pasta salad that combines shrimp, imitation crab, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup imitation crab meat, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shrimp, imitation crab meat, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dried dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and seafood mixture. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.
- Add diced bell peppers or avocado for extra color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg