Crab Pasta Salad Recipe: A Delicious Summer Delight for Any Occasion
A crab pasta salad made with fresh crab meat, pasta, vegetables, and a creamy dressing. A refreshing and light dish perfect for summer.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta rotini or farfalle preferred
- 1 cup crab meat fresh or lump
- 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup sweet corn or peas
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, crab meat, chopped celery, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to form the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This recipe can be adjusted with additional veggies like bell peppers or cucumber for extra crunch.
For a healthier version, replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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