Description
Crab Pasta Salad is a deliciously creamy dish that brings together tender pasta, fresh vegetables, and flavorful crab meat, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a simple weeknight meal. This easy-to-make salad can be prepared in just 30 minutes and is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family dinners. The combination of crisp celery and optional carrots adds not only texture but also vibrant color to the dish. Serve it chilled for a refreshing experience that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium or small pasta shells
- 1 pound imitation crab meat
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Chop imitation crab meat into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, chopped celery, shredded carrot (if using), salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, milk, and sugar until smooth.
- Add the dressing to the crab mixture and stir until combined. Fold in cooled pasta shells.
- Chill before serving; garnish with fresh dill if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg