Creamy Crab Pasta Salad
This creamy crab pasta salad recipe is quick and easy and can be ready in about 30 minutes. It is perfect for gatherings like potlucks, picnics, and backyard cookouts.
Servings 8 people
Calories 403kcal
Cost $12.00
Ingredients
Pasta Salad:
- 16 oz medium pasta shells or elbow macaroni *Note 1
- 14 oz crab meat, chopped into bite size pieces *Note 2
- ¾ cup mayonnaise *Note 3
- ½ cup diced red onions
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill + more for garnish *Note 4
- ½ tbsp lemon juice *Note 5
- ½ tsp dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp white pepper *Note 6
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente, according to the package directions. Transfer the shells to a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Transfer to a large mixing bowl
- Add the crab, onion, celery, bell pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, dijon mustard, salt and pepper to the bowl and toss well to combine.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Note 1 - While I recommend sticking to shells or macaroni, you can sub in your favorite pasta shape.
Note 2 - You can use real crab or imitation crab. If using imitation crab, you can use the sticks or flake shape.
Note 3 - Use your favorite brand of mayo. If you use a sub-par brand the final product will suffer.
Note 4 - If you only have dried dill, add in 1 teaspoon.
Note 5 - Use fresh lemon juice vs bottled lemon juice.
Note 6 - If you don't have white pepper, replace with the same amount of black pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
