Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Seafood Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb imitation crabmeat, shredded & chopped; 1 cup celery, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing; 1/8 cup green pepper, finely chopped; 1/8 cup green onion top, sliced; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, chopped; 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, finely crumbled; 4 cups cooked small shell pasta, prepared according to package; 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon season salt

Servings: persons

1/2 lb imitation crabmeat, shredded & chopped
1 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
1/8 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1/8 cup green onion top, sliced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, chopped
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, finely crumbled
4 cups cooked small shell pasta, prepared according to package
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon season salt

1
Cook pasta shells, once cooked according to package directions; set aside and let cool.
2
In a small bowl mix together mayonnaise, ranch dressing, lemon juice, lemon pepper, and garlic powder and season salt; mix well.
3
In a large bowl mix together imitation crab meat, celery,red onion, green pepper, green onion, chopped boiled eggs, finely crumbled cheddar cheese, and pasta shells; mix well.
4
Mix pasta mixture with dressing mixture make sure it is mixed well and all pasta is covered by dressing mixture.
5
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour prier to serving.
6
Notes: Can be served either as a salad, on a bed of lettuce, on split croissants or my favorite--a roasted tomato and onion bagel.

1150

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb imitation crabmeat, shredded & chopped, 1 cup celery, diced, 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Seafood Pasta Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Seafood Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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