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Seafood Pasta Salad

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Seafood Pasta Salad is a creamy, refreshing dish made with tri-color pasta, imitation crab, celery, and peas tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light summer meal, it’s easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

1 ½ (8 ounce) packages tri-color pasta

3 stalks celery, chopped

1 pound imitation crabmeat

1 cup frozen green peas

1 cup mayonnaise

1 ½ tablespoons white sugar

2 tablespoons white vinegar

3 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
  2. Chop the celery into small pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, celery, imitation crab, and frozen peas.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors blend.

Notes

Substitute shrimp, tuna, or real crab for imitation crabmeat.

Add diced red onion or bell peppers for more crunch.

For a lighter version, replace some or all of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.

This salad is best enjoyed cold and should not be reheated.

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