Creamy Seafood Pasta Salad

Post Date: 24th May, 2006 - 3:34am / Post ID: #

Recipe name:
Creamy Seafood Pasta Salad

Recipe category:
Appetizers

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Recipe detials:

Ingredients
12	ounces	shell pasta, medium
1	pound	mixed seafood, (scallops, squid Shrimp, and/or firm white fish fillets) cut into 2 inch pieces
1 1/2	cup	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	green onions, chopped
		---DRESSING---
1	cup	yogurt, 2%
1/3	cup	mayonnaise, light
1/2	cup	fresh dill, chopped or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried dillweed
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, saute 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 sauteed 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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Creamy Seafood Pasta Salad - Culture, Family, Travel, Consumer Reviews - Posted: 24th May, 2006 - 3:34am