The BEST Seafood Pasta Salad
The BEST Seafood Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. With perfectly cooked rotini pasta, succulent shrimp, and an array of colorful veggies, this salad is tossed in a zesty dressing that elevates every bite. Whether served chilled at a picnic or as a main course for dinner, it’s sure to become a favorite among friends and family. Quick to prepare and delightful in flavor, this seafood pasta salad is your go-to recipe for warm weather gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, about three minutes per side.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and herbs in a small bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with shrimp and chopped vegetables. Pour over dressing and toss gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg