Description
A refreshing cold pasta salad packed with shrimp, crab, crisp veggies, and a creamy, tangy dressing seasoned with Old Bay—ideal for summer gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup imitation crab meat, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shrimp, crab, celery, bell pepper, and green onions.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional green onions or herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use real crab meat if preferred for richer flavor.
- Adjust seasoning and lemon juice to taste before serving.
- Best served the same day for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiled & Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
