Description
Simple and creamy pasta salad loaded with cooked shrimp and crab and tossed in with celery, chives, and Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces wheat short pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon (juice & zest of)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- salt and pepper (to your taste)
- 8 ounce crab meat (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 8 ounce pre-cooked shrimp (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1/2 cup celery finely diced
Instructions
- Boil: Boil the water in a large pot with some 1 teaspoon salt and a drizzle of 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- Cook Pasta: Add the 8 ounces wheat short pasta, stir well and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes or according to the package directions. Once done, drain the pasta in a colander and run under cold water; set aside.
- Mix Dressing: Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, whisk 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt together with the 1 lemon juice, zest, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 2 tablespoons chopped chives, and salt and pepper. Stir in the pasta and toss to evenly coat.
- Combine: Add in the 8 ounce pre-cooked shrimp, 8 ounce crab meat, 1/2 cup celery finely diced, and gently fold. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper, as needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Substitutes: Use any pasta of choice, try lentil pasta for a healthier protein-packed option. You may use dairy-free yogurt instead of Greek yogurt. Make your own Old Bay seasoning by mixing equal amounts of paprika, celery salt, celery seed, dry mustard, black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cayenne. Storage: Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1523 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 168 mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta salad, creamy seafood salad, crab pasta salad, Greek yogurt pasta salad