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Creamy Crab Pasta Salad
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Creamy Crab Pasta Salad

This creamy crab pasta salad goes together quickly, and we love the mixture of imitation crab, vegetables, and an easy homemade dressing. Pair fresh flavors with chunks of crab and you have a tasty side dish or a meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cold salad, easy meals, holiday recipe, salad side dish, side dish, summer recipe
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 259kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Onion 1 medium onion diced
  • 13 ounces Sweet Peas frozen and thawed
  • 16 ounces Imitation Crab Diced in chunks
  • 2 Cups Dried Pasta Cooked Cooked, drained, and rinsed
  • 4 ounces Mild Cheddar cheese Shredded
  • 4 ounces Mild Brick cheese Diced

Salad Dressing

  • 1 1/2 Cups Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Cup Milk
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

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Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
  • In a large bowl add the crab, cooked pasta, sweet peas, diced onion, and diced cheese.
    Imitation Crab Salad Ingredients in Mixing Bowl

Salad Dressing

  • In another bowl make the salad dressing by combining the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, milk, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the salad dressing over the crab mixture and gently stir the ingredients together.
  • Serve it immediately or refrigerate and serve the next day.
    Cold Crab Salad

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Notes

Variations to This Crab Salad

Seafood. I use imitation crab cut up into large chunks. Another lovely seafood addition to this recipe is cooked, cooled, and peeled shrimp. It is a great option to have in place of or in addition to the imitation crab.
Pasta. There are so many pasta options that work well in this salad. I like bite-sized shapes. Go ahead and try and few. Gluten free pasta works well in this recipe too.
Salad Dressing. I use Mayonnaise in this recipe, if you prefer, you can use Miracle whip salad dressing. Some folks might prefer a combination of the two salad dressings. Low fat works well in this recipe.
Onions. If you prefer a mild onion flavor, place them in a colander and rinse them under cold water. This will lessen the pungency of the onion.
Fresh Herbs. While I did not add fresh herbs to this today, a great addition would be a bit of fresh dill.
Enjoy this healthy side dish anytime of the year. It is a perfect dish to bring to a party. So simple and it is a hit at every party.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 461IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 1mg
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