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The choice of pasta is crucial in any pasta salad, and for this recipe, we opt for fusilli. This corkscrew-shaped pasta is not only visually appealing but also highly functional. Its unique shape allows it to hold onto the dressing and ingredients, ensuring that every bite is bursting with flavor. Fusilli’s texture provides a satisfying chew, making it a wonderful base for our seafood and vegetables. When cooked to perfection, it becomes the ideal canvas for the vibrant flavors of the Coastal Seafood Pasta Salad Delight.

Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe – How to Make It?

Dive into summer with the Coastal Seafood Pasta Salad Delight! This vibrant, refreshing dish combines succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and sweet crab meat with al dente fusilli and fresh veggies for a delicious and nutritious meal. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to prepare and customize. Treat your taste buds to a coastal feast! #SeafoodSalad #PastaSalad #HealthyEats #SummerRecipes #SeafoodLovers #CookAtHome
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Ingredients
  

8 oz fusilli pasta

1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 cup scallops, cooked and chopped

1 cup cooked crab meat

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup cucumber, diced

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup black olives, sliced

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

    Prepare the Seafood: If using fresh shrimp and scallops, cook them in a pan with a little olive oil until they turn pink and opaque (about 4-5 minutes). Let them cool slightly. If using canned or pre-cooked seafood, ensure they are properly drained and ready to mix.

      Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.

        Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked shrimp, scallops, crab meat, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and parsley.

          Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta and seafood mixture. Gently toss to combine until everything is coated evenly.

            Chill and Serve: Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

              Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Servings: 6 |