Krab Pasta Salad
Creamy, refreshing, and packed with flavor, Krab Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering or meal prep session. Featuring tender fusilli pasta, sweet and savory imitation crab meat, and a medley of crunchy veggies like red bell pepper, celery, and red onion, this pasta salad bursts with texture and vibrant color. Tossed in a rich, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill, every bite is zesty and satisfying. The addition of frozen peas adds a pop of sweetness, while a dash of lemon juice brightens the entire dish. Perfect served chilled, this make-ahead recipe is ideal as a light lunch, picnic favorite, or a flavorful side dish for barbecues. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-make pasta salad that combines convenience and taste in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fusilli pasta
- 8 oz Imitation crab meat
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 large Celery stalks
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
While the pasta is cooling, dice the imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces. Chop the red bell pepper, celery, and red onion into small, uniform pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, imitation crab meat, chopped red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and frozen peas (no need to thaw, they will thaw in the salad).
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and fresh dill to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preferences.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy your Krab Pasta Salad as a light main dish or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3182 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.0 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 279 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 4509 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 364.3 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.9 g | ||
| Protein | 73.8 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1780 mg | 38% | |
*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.
