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Crab Pasta Salad Recipe

Delicious Crab Pasta Salad Recipe for Summer Picnics

Enjoy a refreshing Crab Pasta Salad Recipe, perfect for summer gatherings and picnics with vibrant flavors and easy prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Rotini Pasta Substitute with any pasta shape if unavailable.
For the Salad
  • 8 oz Imitation Crab Can be replaced with real crab.
  • 2 ribs Celery Finely diced.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Green or red, diced.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Light Mayonnaise For a healthier spin, consider Greek yogurt.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Chopping Board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions, typically 7-9 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While the pasta is cooling, finely dice the celery ribs and bell pepper.
  3. Chop the imitation crab into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta, chopped imitation crab, diced celery, and bell pepper. Gently fold together.
  5. Add the light mayonnaise and stir gently until well-coated. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Give the salad a good stir before serving to remix any settled ingredients.

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