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Crab Pasta Salad
The fresh, vibrant flavors of this Crab Pasta Salad are perfect for any occasion. You will love this coastal inspired dish!
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 389 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium or small pasta shells
- 1 pound imitation crab meat
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups mayonnaise (we always use Best Foods / Hellmann's)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- fresh dill (optional for garnish)
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
25g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
% 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.