Crab Pasta Salad
Creamy, refreshing, and bursting with coastal flavors, this Crab Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for any occasion. Tender rotini or elbow macaroni is tossed with succulent chunks of imitation or fresh crab meat, creating a satisfying base that’s complemented by crisp celery, vibrant bell pepper, and zesty red onion. The dressing—a luscious blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice—adds a tangy creaminess that ties everything together. Fresh parsley lends a pop of color and herbaceous finish, making this chilled salad a crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re preparing it for a summer BBQ, a picnic, or a light weeknight meal, this easy-to-make crab pasta salad is sure to shine. Ready in just 25 minutes and best served cold, it brings the perfect combination of flavor and convenience straight to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta (rotini or elbow macaroni)
- 300 grams imitation crab meat (or fresh crab meat)
- 120 grams mayonnaise
- 60 grams sour cream
- 15 grams dijon mustard
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 2 pieces celery stalks, diced
- 1 piece red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 piece red onion, finely chopped
- 15 grams fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool completely.
While the pasta cools, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped parsley.
Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.7 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 208 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 5626 mg | 245% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.1 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1170 mg | 25% | |
*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.
