Pasta and Fake Crab Salad
Transport your taste buds to a sunny picnic with this refreshing and satisfying Pasta and Fake Crab Salad! This easy-to-make recipe combines tender pasta with succulent imitation crab meat for a flavorful dish that's as delightful as it is versatile. Crisp celery, sweet red bell pepper, and tangy green onions add a crunchy, colorful medley, while a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and dill ties it all together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 30 minutes, including prep and cooking, this chilled seafood-inspired pasta salad is perfect for lunch, potlucks, or as a light dinner on warmer days. With keywords like "easy pasta salad," "imitation crab recipe," and "summer salad ideas," this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for crab and comfort food lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Pasta (e.g., rotini or shells)
- 8 ounces Imitation crab meat
- 2 stalks Celery
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dill (fresh or dried)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. Chop the imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces. Dice the celery and red bell pepper into small uniform pieces. Slice the green onions thinly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, imitation crab meat, diced celery, red bell pepper, and green onions. Toss gently to mix evenly.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and crab mixture. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.5 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 192 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 2726 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.9 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 772 mg | 16% | |
*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.
