Seashells by the Seashore Pasta Salad

Seashells by the seashore pasta salad in a bowl.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Best Season: Summer, Spring
Description

This tender seashell pasta salad is tossed with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing, creating a vibrant combination of textures and flavors that’s as beautiful to serve as it is to eat.

Every forkful delivers a delicious mix of fresh, crunchy, and savory goodness, with the playful pasta shape adding a touch of whimsy to every bite. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, barbecues, or easy make-ahead lunches, this pasta salad is light, satisfying, and packed with feel-good flavor.

Fresh, colorful, and effortlessly inviting, it’s the kind of dish that brings a little taste of summer to any table.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups small shell pasta
  • 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 rib celery (small dice)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (seeded, small dice)
  • 1 large dill pickle (small dice)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh (or dried) parsley (minced)
    • Dressing
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper (each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dill
Instructions
  1. 1

    Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

  2. 2

    Stir in the frozen peas during the last minute of cooking.

     

  3. 3

    Strain the pasta and pea mixture and rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process. Strain well and transfer to a large bowl.

     

  4. 4

    Dice the celery, bell pepper, pickle, and parsley, and add them to the pasta. Gently toss.

  5. 5

    In a small mixing bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, paprika, salt, pepper, sugar, and dill weed. Stir until creamy.

  6. 6
    Seashells by the seashore pasta salad in a bowl with a green napkin and silver fork.

    Add the dressing to the pasta and toss again. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 1 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 242kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.8g19%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Sodium 486mg21%
Potassium 212mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 29.6g10%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 2.8g
Protein 5.2g11%
Vitamin A 920 IU
Vitamin C 18 mg
Calcium 28 mg
Iron 1.4 mg
Vitamin E 1.8 mg
Vitamin K 22 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.12 mg
Folate 48 mcg
Magnesium 22 mg
Zinc 0.5 mg
Selenium 12 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: shell pasta salad
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