Description
A delightful and refreshing seafood pasta salad featuring shrimp, crab, and a medley of fresh vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs rotini pasta (cooked, drained, and cooled)
- 2 peppers (red, yellow, or orange) (seeded & diced)
- 1 bunch green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (halved lengthwise)
- 1 16 oz container lump crab meat (drained)
- 1/2 cup imitation crab meat (chopped & flaked apart, optional)
- 2 packets ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing
- 2 1/3 cups mayo
- 1 12 oz bag frozen salad shrimp (thawed & drained)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients in an extra-large mixing bowl.
- Add the cooked rotini pasta, diced peppers, green onions, grape tomatoes, lump crab meat, and flaked imitation crab meat if using.
- Sprinkle in the ranch dressing mix to infuse the salad with a tangy punch.
- Next, pour in the zesty Italian dressing and mayo.
- Using a large spoon or spatula, stir well until everything is evenly combined.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, give it a gentle stir and enjoy the refreshing seafood pasta salad.
Notes
Chilling the salad enhances the flavors. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.