Seafood Pasta Salad: The Best Fresh and Flavorful Recipe
Discover the ultimate Seafood Pasta Salad recipe that is both fresh and flavorful. Perfect for a summer picnic or a light dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 pound mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, and crab)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, mixed seafood, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the seafood before adding it to the salad.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for more developed flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Seafood Pasta Salad