The Ultimate Creamy Chilled Seafood Pasta Salad Recipes

THE ULTIMATE CREAMY CHILLED SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

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).

CREAMY SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta until al-dente. Drain then rinse in cold water. Allow to drain.
• Rinse frozen shrimp under cold running water. Drain, wrap in paper towels and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine salad dressing, tabasco sauce, chives, salt, pepper, lemon juice and zest.
• In a large bowl, mix together pasta, frozen peas, zucchini, radishes, onions and dressing mixture.
• Gently toss in the shrimp. Refrigerate for 1 to 12 hours.
• To serve, line a serving bowl or platter with lettuce leaves. Top with the salad mixture. Garnish, if desired, with rows of radish slices, chopped chives and/or shrimp.

THE BEST CREAMY PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
• Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
• Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
• Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
• Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
• Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain in a colander, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off as much water as possible. Let the colander with the pasta sit in the sink or on a towel to continue draining while you prepare the rest of the salad.
• In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients: Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, white vinegar, Dijon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• In a large serving bowl, place the shrimp, celery, bell pepper, peas, green onion, and dill. Shake the pasta once more, then add it to the bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
• If time allows, place the pasta in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour prior to serving. Enjoy directly from the fridge or at room temperature.

CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to directions on the package; drain and rinse until cold.
• Transfer pasta to a large salad bowl. To the pasta, add prepared shrimp, cucumbers and celery; set aside
• In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, onion powder and pepper; whisk until incorporated.
• Add dressing to the pasta; mix until well combined. Taste and adjust accordingly.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Garnish with dill and serve!

SUMMER SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Cook the pasta until done but not overcooked. Cool under cold running water and drain well.
• In ​a large bowl, combine the drained pasta, seafood, shredded cheese, ranch dressing, peas, green and red bell pepper, onion, and carrot, if using. Toss gently but blend thoroughly.
• Refrigerate the salad for 3 to 4 hours. If the texture is dry, add more dressing. Top with the tomatoes and parmesan cheese.

SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; rinse under cold water until cool and drain.
• While pasta is cooking, chop celery and crabmeat. Run hot water over peas to defrost.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, salt and pepper. Add the pasta, celery and crabmeat and stir until evenly coated. Adjust the salt, sugar or mayonnaise to suit your taste. Chill several hours before serving.