Shrimp And Crab Pasta Salad With Italian Dressing
If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pasta salad that's perfect for any occasion, look no further than this shrimp and crab pasta salad with Italian dressing. This salad is packed with flavor and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, drained and picked over to remove any shells
- 1 pound fusilli pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shrimp, crab meat, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, parsley, basil, mint, and Parmesan cheese.
3. Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Before serving, give the pasta salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing.
Conclusion:
This shrimp and crab pasta salad with Italian dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of shrimp, crab meat, fresh herbs, and Italian dressing creates a salad that's bursting with flavor. Whether you're serving it at a family gathering or a summer barbecue, this pasta salad is sure to be a hit!
