Italian Crab Seafood Pasta Salad
Dive into the vibrant flavors of summer with this delicious Italian Crab Seafood Pasta Salad—a refreshing and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. This recipe combines tender farfalle pasta with sweet, succulent crab meat, crisp red bell peppers, celery, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny black olives, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing that's elevated with fresh parsley, olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Topped with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, this chilled pasta salad is a harmonious blend of creamy, tangy, and savory notes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an effortless seafood pasta salad that’s as versatile as it is flavorful—ideal as a side dish or light main course.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
- 8 oz crab meat (lump or imitation)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Italian dressing
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Cook the farfalle pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Italian dressing, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Add the crab meat, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and parsley to the bowl with the pasta.
Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top and toss lightly again.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.6 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 6219 mg | 270% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.8 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 101.6 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 603 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2508 mg | 53% | |
*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.
