Crab Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
389 kcal
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Cuisine
American, International
Crab Pasta Salad
Description
Crab Pasta Salad features medium or small pasta shells cooked and cooled, combined with chopped imitation crab meat and crisp celery for texture. The dressing blends mayonnaise, milk, and sugar to add creaminess with a hint of sweetness that binds the salad ingredients together. Shredded carrot is an optional addition to provide extra color and a slight bite. Salt and black pepper season the salad to taste, balancing the flavors subtly.
The method involves cooking the pasta until tender but firm, then rinsing to cool quickly, which helps maintain the pasta shape and prevents stickiness. The crab and vegetables are mixed in with the dressing, ensuring that the salad is evenly coated for consistent flavor in every bite. Garnishing with fresh dill adds a light herbal touch that complements the crab.
This salad can be served immediately or chilled to deepen the flavors and provide a refreshing cold dish perfect for summertime meals or gatherings. It pairs well as a side or light main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta shells medium or small size
- 1 pound imitation crab meat
- 1 cup celery finely chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup carrot optional, shredded
- 2 1/2 cups mayonnaise (we always use Best Foods / Hellmann's)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- dill optional for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Gather the pasta salad ingredients.
- Cook shells according to package directions. Rinse with cold water to cool the shells quickly. Set aside.
- Chop crab meat into small pieces with a knife or coarsely chop in a food processor.
- Place crab in a large bowl and toss with chopped celery, shredded carrot (optional), salt, and pepper. In a small separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, and sugar and stir into the crab mixture.
- Fold in the cooked pasta shells and stir until evenly coated. Top with fresh dill for garnish (optional).
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25g | 147% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 362mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1.117IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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