Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe π€π₯
Overview:
My family never liked pasta salads until I stumbled upon this delightful recipe while experimenting in the kitchen one day. Inspired by a dish from a favorite restaurant of ours, this Seafood Pasta Salad has become a staple in our home, enjoyed year-round despite its seasonal origins.
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Cuisine: Canadian
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Keyword: Vegetable, Seafood, Quick & Easy (< 30 mins)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 | Mayonnaise |
| 1 | Shrimp (medium-sized) |
| 1/4 | Lobster (cooked) |
| 1/4 | Medium Cheddar Cheese |
| 1 | Fresh Broccoli |
| 1 | Dill |
| 1 | Creamy Cucumber Dressing |
| 2 | Noodles (your choice) |
| 2 | Garlic Toast or Breadsticks (for serving) |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 804.2
- Fat: 30.4g
- Saturated Fat: 17.3g
- Cholesterol: 349.8mg
- Sodium: 1893.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 71.7g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sugar: 7.7g
- Protein: 60.1g
Instructions:
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Boil Noodles: Begin by boiling the noodles according to the package instructions until they are soft and tender.
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Drain and Cool: Once the noodles are cooked, drain them and rinse under cold water for about 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and cool them down.
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Prepare Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped dill, and creamy cucumber dressing. Whip the ingredients together until well blended to create a creamy and flavorful dressing for your salad.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, toss together the cooked noodles, shrimp, cooked lobster meat, diced medium cheddar cheese, and fresh broccoli florets.
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Add Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the seafood and pasta mixture, ensuring everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
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Chill and Serve: Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and chill the seafood pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to become nicely chilled.
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Serve: Once chilled, serve the seafood pasta salad with freshly toasted garlic bread or crunchy breadsticks for a delicious meal or side dish.
Tips:
- For a twist, you can add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, or cucumbers to the salad for added color and freshness.
- Feel free to customize the dressing by adding a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of your favorite herbs and spices for extra flavor.
- Make sure the seafood is cooked and cooled before adding it to the salad to prevent it from becoming rubbery or overcooked.
- This seafood pasta salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving, making it a convenient option for meal prep or entertaining.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences, adding more salt, pepper, or herbs as desired.
