If you’re looking for a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish, seafood pasta salad is a perfect choice. Combining tender pasta with succulent shrimp, sweet crab meat, crisp vegetables, and a creamy lemon‑dill dressing, this salad is both satisfying and easy to make. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic, preparing a light lunch, or looking for a show‑stopping side dish, this seafood pasta salad delivers on taste, texture, and presentation.
Ingredients
To make this delicious seafood pasta salad, you’ll need:
- 8 ounces pasta, such as penne or rotini
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup crab meat
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped dill
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Tip: Fresh seafood offers the best flavor, but frozen or canned options work well if fresh isn’t available.
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
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