How to Make Seafood Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Seafood pasta salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal or a light lunch. It's packed with a variety of flavors and textures, and it's a great way to enjoy the flavors of the sea in a light and healthy dish.

This recipe combines al dente pasta with fresh seafood, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty dressing for a dish that is sure to please all palates. Whether you're a fan of shellfish, fish, or both, this pasta salad has something for everyone.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ (8 ounce) packages tri-color pasta
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 1 pound imitation crabmeat
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; rinse under cold water until cool and drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, chop celery and crabmeat. Run hot water over peas to defrost.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, salt and pepper. Add the pasta, celery and crabmeat and stir until evenly coated. Adjust the salt, sugar or mayonnaise to suit your taste. Chill several hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    436 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 962mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 225mg