Crab Pasta Salad
This creamy Crab Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of tender shell pasta, sweet imitation crab, and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a tangy herby dressing. It’s the perfect dish for summer gatherings, picnics, or a quick lunch at home. With its refreshing flavors and colorful presentation, this salad is sure to impress friends and family alike. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s a versatile option that can be served as a main course or side dish, making it ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces small shell pasta
- 1¼ cups mayonnaise
- 2½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- ⅓ cup dill pickles (finely chopped)
- 12 ounces imitation crab meat (chopped or flaked)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- ½ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- ⅓ cup green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir in dill and pickles.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with imitation crab meat, celery, red onion, green onions, and peas.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently mix until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving to let flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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