Description

A refreshing and light pasta salad loaded with a medley of seafood, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing — perfect for summer gatherings or a quick, flavorful lunch.

Ingredients

8 oz rotini pasta

1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 cup cooked crab meat or imitation crab, shredded

1/2 cup cooked scallops, chopped

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup cucumber, diced

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup black olives, sliced

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

1/3 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 garlic clove, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, shrimp, crab meat, scallops, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, parsley, and basil.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Use frozen seafood thawed and cooked properly if fresh is unavailable.

Rinse pasta with cold water to prevent sogginess.

Chill before serving to keep salad fresh and flavors melded.

Can substitute seafood with grilled artichokes or roasted chickpeas for a vegetarian version.

Whole wheat or gluten-free pasta can be used for dietary preferences.

Add diced avocado or use lime juice instead of lemon for flavor variations.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; do not reheat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Boiling, Mixing, Chilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg