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.
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Recipe Information
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
- Ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
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.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, lump crabmeat, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced black olives, red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and ground pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if desired.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a refreshing main dish or side. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.1 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 4469 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.7 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 86.3 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 732 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2965 mg | 63% | |
*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.
