Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe
Seafood Pasta Salad combines tender pasta, succulent seafood, and crisp vegetables, all dressed in a delicious creamy dressing! Impress guests at your next gathering with this sweet and tangy dish that's as addictive as it is filling!
Servings: 6 - 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium pasta shells (cooked, drained, then cooled)
- 8 ounces crab meat (imitation or lump crab meat)
- 8 ounces frozen cooked shrimp, tails removed (thawed)
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to a small bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Place the pasta, crab meat, salad shrimp, peas, and celery in a large bowl. Spoon or pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss the salad until the dressing coats the ingredients evenly.
- Chill for 1 hour, then add any garnishes or additional seasoning before serving.
Notes
Storage:
Seafood pasta salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors often meld and improve with a bit of time in the fridge.
Seafood pasta salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors often meld and improve with a bit of time in the fridge.