Seafood Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pasta of your choice (e.g., bow tie or penne)
• 1 cup cooked shrimp
• 1 cup mixed seafood (e.g., scallops, mussels, crab)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: garlic powder, paprika

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, seafood, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice.
4. Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
5. Sprinkle parsley and season with salt, pepper, and any desired spices.
6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.