Jennifer's Crab Pasta Salad
Brighten up your next gathering with Jennifer's Crab Pasta Salad—a refreshing, creamy dish that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a quick weeknight dinner. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender pasta, juicy chunks of imitation crab, and a medley of crisp vegetables like celery, red bell pepper, and green onions. The zesty dressing, made with mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh dill, and a splash of lemon juice, ties everything together with a tangy, herbaceous kick. Finished with a sprinkle of paprika and a touch of black pepper, this chilled seafood pasta salad delivers both flavor and texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, Jennifer's Crab Pasta Salad is a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish you'll want to make again and again.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Pasta (elbow macaroni or small shells)
- 8 ounces Imitation crab meat
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dill (fresh, chopped)
- 1 stalk Celery (finely diced)
- 0.5 Red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 2 Green onions (sliced thin)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, ensuring it’s al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water to cool, and set aside.
Step 2
While the pasta cools, chop the imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, salt, black pepper, and paprika to create the dressing. If desired, add olive oil for a slightly silkier texture.
Step 4
Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat evenly.
Step 5
Gently fold in the chopped imitation crab, diced celery, red bell peppers, and sliced green onions until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 6
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (773.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2102.8 |
| Total Fat 107.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 191.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2745.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 238.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.1g | |
| Protein 51.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 192.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 836.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories