Bow Tie Seafood Salad

Dive into the refreshing, coastal-inspired flavors of Bow Tie Seafood Salad, a vibrant dish perfect for warm-weather gatherings or light lunches. This tantalizing pasta salad pairs tender bow tie pasta with a medley of succulent shrimp and shredded imitation crab meat, creating a delightful seafood experience. Crisp celery, sweet red bell peppers, and fresh green onions bring color and crunch, while a creamy dressing infused with tangy lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and aromatic dill ties everything together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this chilled seafood salad is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it as a crowd-pleasing centerpiece at your next picnic or potluck, and enjoy a bite of seaside bliss! Keywords: bow tie pasta salad, seafood pasta salad, shrimp and crab salad, summer recipes, chilled pasta salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bow tie pasta (farfalle)
• 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup imitation crab meat, shredded
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water to cool, and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, imitation crab meat, celery, red bell pepper, and green onions. Toss gently to mix.

Step 3

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 4

Add the cooked pasta to the seafood and vegetable mixture in the large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with additional fresh dill, if desired.

Step 8

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1497.4 grams (1497.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3308

Total Fat 183.70g	236%
Saturated Fat 17.90g	89%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1168mg	389%
Sodium 4572mg	199%
Total Carbohydrate 272.40g	99%
Dietary Fiber 13.50g	48%
Total Sugars 32.90g
Protein 158.70g	317%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 370mg	28%
Iron 9mg	47%
Potassium 2561mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.9%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 32.3%