So Easy Pasta Salad with Crab
Brighten up your table with this "So Easy Pasta Salad with Crab," a quick and refreshing seafood dish that's perfect for any occasion! Featuring tender rotini or bowtie pasta, succulent chunks of imitation or fresh crab, and a creamy dressing infused with zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill, this recipe delivers vibrant flavors in every bite. Crisp celery, sweet red bell pepper, and delicate green onions add satisfying crunch and color, making this salad as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes and ideal for make-ahead meals, this chilled pasta salad is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or a light dinner. Serve it up and let the flavors shine—your guests will keep coming back for more!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (rotini or bowtie)
- 8 oz Imitation crab meat (or fresh crab meat)
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup Celery (finely diced)
- 1 Red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 3 Green onions (sliced thin)
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooling, prepare the dressing. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Step 3
Chop or shred the crab meat into bite-sized pieces.
Step 4
Add the cooled pasta, crab meat, celery, red bell pepper, green onions, and fresh dill into the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Taste the pasta salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Step 6
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve cold and enjoy your easy pasta salad with crab.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1181.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2561.9 |
| Total Fat 178.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 280.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2770.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 202.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.1g | |
| Protein 39.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 157.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1286.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories