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Seafood Pasta Salad

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 255 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Description

A delightful seafood pasta salad combining creamy textures with fresh seafood, perfect for gatherings and summer picnics.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb macaroni pasta
  • 1 cup flaked crab meat
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 34 green onions, chopped
  • 8 hard-boiled eggs, diced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp sweet relish
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)


Instructions

  1. Start by cooking the macaroni pasta according to the package instructions.
  2. After draining the pasta, rinse it under cold water to halt any further cooking.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the flaked crab meat, chopped shrimp, finely chopped celery, green onions, and diced hard-boiled eggs.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, sweet relish, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture, then gently fold everything together.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the seafood pasta salad for at least 240 minutes or preferably overnight.
  7. Serve cold, and enjoy every flavorful bite!

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality seafood for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.