How To make Creamy Seafood Pasta Salad

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.