You are here:About>Food & Drink>Southern Food> Fruit and Vegetable Recipes> Salad Recipes> Main Dish Salads> Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe - Recipe for Seafood Salad
About.comSouthern Food
At a Glance
Course : Entree, Lunch, Pasta, Salad
Type of Prep : Chill
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Summer
 
Newsletters & RSSEmail to a friendSubmit to Digg
New posts to the Southern U.S. Cuisine forums:

Russian Potato SaladRosy Red SaladDelicious Grilled Peaches

Related Recipes

Seafood CasseroleSeafood au GratinSeafood Creole

More Recipes

Seafood Salad RecipeSeafood Newburg RecipeShrimp with Peas and Rice

Summer Seafood Pasta Salad

From Diana Rattray,
Your Guide to Southern Food.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
Scroll down to see other pasta salads and seafood salad recipes.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 cups cooked and drained spiral or shell pasta or (any you prefer)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 cups fine shredded cheese (cheddar or mixed)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot (may omit)
  • 2 cups imitation crabmeat shredded
  • 2 cups Ranch or Peppercorn Ranch Dressing (bottled)
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese (optional)

PREPARATION:

Cook pasta until done but not overcooked. Cool under cold running water; drain well. In large bowl combine all ingredients except tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Toss gently but blend thoroughly. Refrigerate 3-4 hours. If texture is dry add more dressing, top with tomatoes and parmesan cheese.

Notes: This is a creamy pasta salad but I prefer this to the ones with oily dressings. You can also substitute small frozen shrimp, (be sure they are thawed and well drained on paper towels or the salad will be watery.

If I'm in a real hurry I skip the fresh vegetables and use Kraft's Peppercorn Pasta Salad Mix. I add extra dressing and cheese and tomatoes. Hope this helps, and hope you enjoy this cool summer dinner.
Seafood pasta salad shared by SWHAYNE

More Seafood Salad Recipes
Crab Salad Recipe
Lobster Salad Recipe
Seafood Rice Salad
Shrimp Macaroni Salad
Shrimp and Rice Salad
Tuna Pasta Salad
Tuna and Rice Salad
Shrimp Salad with French Dressing
Shrimp Salad with Celery
Shrimp Salad with Eggs
Shrimp Salad with Louis Dressing
Shrimp and Tortellini Salad
Marinated Shrimp Salad
Grilled Shrimp and Mango Salad
Shrimp Salad

Shrimp Recipes Index
Pasta Salad Recipes
Salad Recipes
Seafood Recipes Index
Slow Cooker Recipes | Casseroles | Main Recipe Index
Weekly Crockpot Recipe Newsletter

User Reviews Write Review
Cholesterol Resources

Manage Your CholesterolWhich Fats Are Healthy?Cholesterol QuizLow Cholesterol DietCholesterol Podcast

 All Topics | Email Article | | |
Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | HelpOur Story | Be a Guide
User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.