Description
This easy and delicious Seafood Pasta Salad is perfect for a refreshing meal or side dish. Made with egg noodles, tender shrimp, imitation crab, and a creamy dressing, it’s bursting with flavor and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/3 cup celery, chopped
- 1/3 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 (4-ounce) package baby shrimp, chopped (precooked)
- 1 (16-ounce) package imitation crabmeat, cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup creamy French dressing
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Egg Noodles: Prepare the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and allow them to cool completely.
- Mix the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, chopped green onions, celery, green pepper, baby shrimp, and imitation crabmeat. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and creamy French dressing until smooth.
- Pour the Dressing: Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and stir to coat thoroughly.
- Season the Salad: Add the Old Bay seasoning, parsley flakes, and salt to taste. Mix well to ensure all the flavors are incorporated.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for several hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the seafood pasta salad chilled. Enjoy as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time for the best flavor.
- If you prefer a bit more tang, you can add extra relish or a splash of lemon juice.
- You can substitute the imitation crab with real crabmeat for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg