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Seafood Pasta Salad

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This delightful Seafood Pasta Salad is a refreshing and creamy dish, perfect for a summer picnic or as a side dish at your next family gathering. With tender tri-color pasta, crispy celery, sweet imitation crabmeat, and peas, all coated in a tangy, sweet mayonnaise dressing, it’s a delicious, easy-to-make dish that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ (8 ounce) packages tri-color pasta
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 pound imitation crabmeat, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Rinse under cold water until cool, then drain.
  • Prepare Vegetables and Crabmeat: While the pasta is cooking, chop the celery and imitation crabmeat. Rinse the frozen peas under hot water to defrost, then drain.
  • Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled pasta, celery, crabmeat, and peas to the dressing, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Adjust to Taste: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, sugar, or mayonnaise if desired.
  • Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.

Notes

  • Chill Time: For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Make Ahead: This salad can be made a day in advance for a more developed flavor.
  • Customization: Feel free to add extra vegetables, such as red bell peppers or cucumbers, for added crunch and color.
  • Adjusting the Dressing: You can increase or decrease the amount of sugar or vinegar depending on your preferred level of sweetness and tanginess.

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