Shelly's Recipe

SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

Category: Pasta Salads

1 cup medium shell pasta, uncooked
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Pinch sea salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup finely grated carrots
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp half and half
1 cup seafood (any combination of crab and/or and shrimp)

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water per package directions; drain; cool slightly; toss with the olive oil; set aside to cool completely.

In medium bowl, combine cheese, mayo and mustard, mixing till well combined. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, carrots, celery, onions, parsley and half and half and mix well. Stir in seafood and pasta. Refrigerate. Serves 2-4