Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe
This Seafood Pasta Salad combines tri-color pasta, imitation crab, crisp celery, peas, and a creamy tangy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a refreshing summer meal, it’s a dish your family will beg for all year!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- - 1 ½ 8 oz packages tri-color pasta
- - 3 stalks celery chopped
- - 1 pound imitation crabmeat chopped
- - 1 cup frozen green peas defrosted
For the Dressing:
- - 1 cup mayonnaise
- - 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
- - 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- - 3 tablespoons milk
- - 1 teaspoon salt
- - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the tri-color pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled.
- Prep the Ingredients: While the pasta is cooking, chop the celery and imitation crab. Run hot water over the frozen peas to defrost them.
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the cooked pasta, chopped celery, imitation crab, and defrosted peas to the dressing. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Adjust salt, sugar, or mayonnaise to taste, if needed.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 5 hours (preferably overnight) to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve chilled as a side dish or main course. Enjoy!
Notes
- Customizations: Add other vegetables like diced bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Protein Variations: Substitute imitation crab with shrimp, cooked lobster, or canned tuna for a different twist.