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Crab Pasta Salad

Delicious Crab Pasta Salad for Effortless Summer Gatherings

This Crab Pasta Salad is a creamy, fresh, and irresistible dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Fusilli Pasta or medium shells or farfalle as substitutes
For the Salad
  • 1 lb Crab Meat fresh or imitation, lump crab preferred
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas thawed
  • 2 stalks Chopped Celery or diced cucumbers
  • 1 small Red Onion finely diced or grated
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Dill
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp White Vinegar or Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 each Lemon Wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • colander
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add fusilli pasta, and cook until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Pasta: Transfer cooled pasta to mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  3. Mix the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar or lemon juice, sugar, mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine Pasta and Dressing: Pour dressing over pasta and gently mix until thoroughly coated.
  5. Add Fresh Ingredients: Fold in peas, celery, and onion into the pasta mixture.
  6. Incorporate the Crab Meat: Carefully fold in crab meat, preserving larger chunks.
  7. Chill the Salad: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  8. Final Adjustments: Stir gently before serving, adjusting with lemon juice or mayonnaise if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Chill for at least one hour before serving for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning before serving if necessary.

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