CRAB PASTA SALAD! Recipe
This Crab Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a light and refreshing meal or side dish. The creamy dressing with a hint of lemon and Old Bay seasoning complements the tender pasta, imitation crab meat, and crunchy vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 12 oz small shell pasta
Dressing:
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
Salad:
- 1/3 cup dill pickles
- 12 oz imitation crab meat
- 1 cup celery
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/3 cup green onions
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the shell pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the Salad: Mix in dill, pickles, crab meat, celery, red onion, green onions, and peas.
- Combine Everything: Gently fold in the cooled pasta until well coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with fresh dill.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better when made ahead to allow the flavors to meld.
- You can customize the ingredients by adding or substituting with your favorite vegetables or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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