THE ULTIMATE CREAMY CHILLED SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

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Especially well suited for summertime entertaining-- I like to prepare this creamy chilled seafood pasta salad in the morning, refrigerate, and serve to guests in the evening outside on the patio accompanied with a crusty baguette, butter, and a good bottle of white wine! Be sure to serve this salad well-chilled.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

12 -16 ounces shell pasta, cooked (measured dry)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 lbs imitation crabmeat, chunks (or use real crab or shrimp)
1 -2 teaspoon lemon zest, minced small
fresh lemon juice (1 to 2 squeezes)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, with leaves thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli floret, broken up (cooked al dente)
6 small dill pickles, slivered
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon capers, finely minced
2 -3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup Spanish olives, chopped
2 -4 dashes garlic powder
2 -3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese cubes
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
salt & pepper, to taste
lettuce leaf, for garnish

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients in order given; season to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Garnish with chopped chives and lemon wedges. Cover and keep refrigerated until serving time.
  • Best chilled for 6 to 8 hours to allow flavors to marry.
  • Serve well chilled, atop a bed of crisp salad greens.
  • A lovely light summertime main-dish, or starter. Serve this salad well-chilled with a crusty baguette, butter, and a good bottle of white wine (such as Chablis).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 82.9, Sodium 1274.2, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 19.9

Austin Vanhorn
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


mason mayday
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This pasta salad is delicious! The creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the seafood. I will definitely be making this again.


Julius Bazibu
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This recipe is a keeper! The pasta salad is creamy, flavorful, and packed with seafood. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmanuel Munyuki
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I made this pasta salad for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked to perfection.


krutarth Prajapati
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This pasta salad is amazing! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jonaki Jui
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the seafood.


Bal bahadur Gurung
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This pasta salad is delicious! The creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the seafood. I will definitely be making this again.


Wahab Sheikh
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This recipe is a keeper! The pasta salad is creamy, flavorful, and packed with seafood. I will definitely be making this again.


Dwayne Hyatt
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I made this pasta salad for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked to perfection.


Address Gui
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This pasta salad is amazing! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kimara Douglas
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the seafood.


Syed Oshim Uddin
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This pasta salad is delicious! The creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the seafood. I will definitely be making this again.


nagin Saiful
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This recipe is a keeper! The pasta salad is creamy, flavorful, and packed with seafood. I will definitely be making this again.


jesse shelley
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I made this pasta salad for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked to perfection.


Rouf Series
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This pasta salad is amazing! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Srabon SM
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the seafood.


Zakir Balouch
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This pasta salad is delicious! The sauce is creamy and tangy, and the seafood is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Brent Killey II
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The creamy sauce is so flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sakawat hossain Rifat
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This pasta salad was a hit at my summer potluck! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the variety of seafood. I used shrimp, crab, and lobster, but you could use any type of seafood you like.