Seafood Pasta Salad

     This seafood pasta salad is perfect for any occasion.  I first had it at a baby shower years ago, and have been hooked and making it ever since.  Every bite is a creamy deliciousness loaded with seafood and veggies. This pasta salad is a great addition to any party or gathering.  Give this recipe a try and I guarantee you make it again.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
  • 16 oz package of frozen cooked shrimp (peel, deveined, tail off)
  • 16 oz package of imitation crab
  • 1 box of rotini pasta (boiled)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 small red onion (diced)
  • 1 broccoli crown (diced or chopped)
  • 1 small pack of shredded carrots (cut)
  • 16 oz dill dip
  • 1 bottle of ranch dressing
  • 1 tbsp salad seasoning
Instructions
  1. Put on the pot of water to boil the pasta.
  2. Chop and dice all the veggies and set aside
  3. Put boiled rinsed and drained pasta into a large serving dish or medium sized aluminum pan
  4. Add the veggies and gently mix with the pasta.
  5. Add the shrimp without tails, and also the package of imitation crab meat
  6. Gently fold in the dill dip through out the pasta making sure to cover as much of the ingredients as possible.
  7. Next, add about a half bottle of the ranch dressing, and Gently mix very well. You may need to add more ranch depending on the consistency of the pasta salad.
  8. Add the salad seasoning and mix well into the pasta salad. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes

Served best cold and with crackers