Best Neptune Pasta Salad Recipes

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NEPTUNE PASTA SALAD



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This my original recipe and very easy to make. It's good for a light supper, and co-workers love it when I bring this to potluck lunches. -Deborah Baumgarten Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
4 ounces imitation crabmeat, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/4 cup mandarin oranges
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the pasta, crab, onions and oranges. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, orange juice , salt and dill. Add to the pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

NEPTUNE'S PASTA SALAD



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Categories     Fish     Pasta     Side     Freeze/Chill     Vegetarian

Yield 12-16

Number Of Ingredients 16

Salad:
1 lb. of your favorite pasta (gemelli, macaroni, farfalle, pipette, ziti, etc.), cooked, drained
2 12-oz cans of Solid White Albacore tuna, drained OR 12-oz of cooked shrimp, shelled & deveined
1 small red onion, peeled, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, chopped
3 stalks celery hearts, chopped
1 cup carrot, shredded
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
Dressing:
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar or sugar subsitute/sweetener equivalent
1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (or other seafood seasoning)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 4-6 quarts of water to a rolling boil; add pasta and cook, following package directions for timing. Drain. Place in large salad bowl. Add fish, vegetables and pickle relish in order given, stirring well after each addition. In separate bowl, combine vinegar, oil and sugar (or sweetener). Pour over all ingredients and stir. Fold in mayonnaise. Sprinkle all with seafood seasoning and peppper. Chill until serving time.

NEPTUNE PASTA SALAD



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Enjoy the health benefits-and great taste-of seafood in this speedy pasta salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 package (8 ounces) frozen seafood chunks (imitation crabmeat), thawed
1 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir together Seasoning and Crouton Blend, oil and cold water in medium bowl; set aside.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta into seasoning mixture. Stir seafood chunks and broccoli into salad. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

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