Easy Seashell Krab Salad
Creamy, refreshing, and irresistibly simple, this Easy Seashell Krab Salad is the perfect dish to bring a splash of coastal flavor to your table. Featuring tender seashell pasta, succulent imitation crab meat, and a medley of crunchy celery and zesty red onion, this salad comes together in just 25 minutes and serves up to six. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, fresh parsley, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of sweetness from sugar, ties every bite together with a delightful balance of flavors. Ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch, this chilled pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser you can make ahead of time for ultimate convenience. Easy to prepare and packed with classic seafood-inspired charm, this recipe will transport your taste buds to the seaside with every forkful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces small seashell pasta
- 12 ounces imitation crab meat (flake style or chunked)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup celery, finely diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the seashell pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
While the pasta cools, roughly chop the imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Add the cooked and cooled pasta, imitation crab, celery, red onion, and parsley to the mixing bowl. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2933 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.2 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 303 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 4802 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.3 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | ||
| Protein | 56.7 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1457 mg | 31% | |
*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.
