Cucumber Crab Pasta Salad
Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or a refreshing midweek meal, this Cucumber Crab Pasta Salad combines tender pasta, crisp cucumber, and savory imitation crab in a creamy dill-infused dressing that’s both light and flavorful. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe features a blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and garlic powder for a velvety coating that ties the dish together. Finished with sliced green onions and a pop of fresh dill, this chilled pasta salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Serve it as a side dish at barbecues or enjoy it as a quick, satisfying lunch. Whether you're a fan of seafood-inspired recipes or looking for unique pasta salad ideas, this dish delivers a perfect balance of freshness and indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or bowtie)
- 1 large cucumber
- 8 ounces imitation crab meat
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, dice the cucumber into small cubes and roughly chop the imitation crab meat. Thinly slice the green onions.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, chopped dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the cooked pasta, cucumber, imitation crab, and green onions to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss until everything is well coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Serve chilled, garnished with additional fresh dill or green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.8 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 26 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 689 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 5% | |
*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.
