PASTA CRAB SALAD RECIPES

Name: Pasta Crab Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 4-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta; 1 package (16 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked; 1/3 cup chopped celery; 1/3 cup chopped green pepper; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing; 1 teaspoon dill weed

PASTA CRAB SALAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME

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"When it comes to cooking, I believe the simpler the better," writes Holland, Michigan's Carol Blauw. "A few years ago, a co-worker told me about this colorful, tasty and, most importantly, easy-to-prepare salad," she says. "It has been a favorite at our house ever since."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Total Time 20 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 package (16 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Toss with crab and vegetables. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, FatContent 7g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 15mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 579mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges 2 starch

IMITATION CRAB AND PASTA SALAD RECIPE - FOOD.COM

Imitation Crab and Pasta Salad Recipe - Food.com image

This is a cool and refreshing salad that is great for Summertime. It's a versatile recipe with ingredients that can be modified to your personal tastes.

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb imitation crabmeat, roughly chopped
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked (or other small shell pasta)
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped (about 1 rib)
1/4 teaspoon onion salt (or more) or 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning, like Tony Chachere's (or more)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper or 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 dash garlic salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or more)
1 tablespoon sour cream (optional)
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced (optional)

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package. Rinse until cool under cold tap water. Leave to drain well in a colander.
Chop crab meat in a medium bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, chop all desired veggies. Add pasta and all seasonings. Fold in mayo (and sour cream, if using). Adjust mayo and seasonings to personal taste. Gently fold in the crab meat.
Refrigerate. Stir again before serving, adding more mayo if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9, FatContent 3.4, SaturatedFatContent 0.7, CholesterolContent 24.6, SodiumContent 1014.5, CarbohydrateContent 40.2, FiberContent 2.1, SugarContent 9.1, ProteinContent 12.5

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