Creamy Seafood Pasta Salad

A creamy and scrumptious pasta salad made with bell peppers, pasta shells and a delicious seafood mix.

30 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

956 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

12	ounces	pasta shells	medium
1	pound	mixed seafood	(scallops, squid, shrimp, and/or firm white fish fillets) cut into 2 inch pieces
1 1/2	cup	sweet red bell peppers	sweet diced
1	cup	green bell peppers	sweet diced
3/4	cup	red onions	diced
3/4	cup	carrots	thinkly sliced
1/2	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	chopped
1	cup	yogurt, plain	2%
1/3	cup	mayonnaise	light
1/2	cup	dill weed	fresh
2	tablespoons	lemon juice
2	teaspoons	garlic	crushed
1	teaspoon	dijon mustard

Directions

1. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or until firm to the bite. Rinse with cold water. Drain and place in serving bowl.

2. In medium nonstick skillet sprayed with vegetable spray, sauté seafood just untill cooked, approximately 3 minutes. Set aside.

3. Add red and green peppers, onions, carrots and green onions to pasta. Add seafood.

4. Make the dressing: In small bowl combine yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, garlic and mustard. Pour over pasta. Toss and chill.

TIPS: firm fish filets can be used with or instead of mxed seafood. Be careful not to over cook.

Grilled fish instead of sautéed makes an excellent variation.

Make ahead: Pasta salad and dressing can be prepared early in day. Do not toss untill ready to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1294g

Amount per Serving

Calories 956 35% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.0g	57%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	48%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 52mg	17%
Sodium 836mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 138.0g	46%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	67%
Sugars 49.0g
Protein 27.0g	54%

Vitamin A	477%		Vitamin C	748%
Calcium	48%		Iron	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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