*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Creamy Seafood Pasta Salad

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  12      ounces        Medium shell pasta
   1      pound         Mixed seafood(scallops -- squid
                        Shrimp -- and/or firm white
                        Fish fillets) cut into 2"
                        Pieces
   1 1/2  cups          Diced sweet red peppers
   1      cup           Diced sweet green peppers
     3/4  cup           Diced red onions
     3/4  cup           Thinely sliced carrots
     1/2  cup           Chopped green onions
                        -----DRESSING-----
   1      cup           2% yogurt
     1/3  cup           Light mayonnaise
     1/2  cup           Chopped fresh dill or
   1 1/2                tbsp dried
   2      tablespoons   Lemon juice
   2      teaspoons     Crushed garlic
   1      teaspoon      Dijon mustard

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. 
 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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