Seafood Pasta Salad: Easy and Refreshing Homemade Delight
This Seafood Pasta Salad is a delightful mix of fresh ingredients, perfect for a refreshing meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked shrimp
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shrimp, crab meat, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like bell peppers or olives.