Crab Tortellini Salad

Bright, zesty, and packed with flavor, this Crab Tortellini Salad is a seafood lover's dream! Featuring tender cheese tortellini, sweet chunks of fresh lump crabmeat, and a medley of crisp veggies like cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and red onion, this salad is as vibrant as it is delicious. A tangy dressing made from extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic ties everything together for a light yet satisfying dish. Perfect as a chilled main course or a refreshing side, this salad comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for summer meals or elegant entertaining. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or meal prepping for the week, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that celebrates the best of fresh, bold flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• 8 ounces Fresh lump crabmeat
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium English cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cups Black olives, sliced
• 0.25 cups Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cups Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0 Ground pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, lump crabmeat, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced black olives, red onion, and chopped parsley.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and ground pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if desired.

Step 6

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a refreshing main dish or side. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1420.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1938.9

Total Fat 108.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 222.1mg	0%
Sodium 4469.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 158.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.4g
Protein 86.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 732.3mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 2965.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.8%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 32.5%