Description
Imitation Crab Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of creamy goodness and fresh flavors that brings a seafood twist to your family gatherings or summer picnics. This quick and easy recipe features tender medium shells pasta tossed with flaky imitation crab meat, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for potlucks or as a hearty main dish, this salad is not only satisfying but also nutritious. With just 20 minutes of preparation, you’ll have a vibrant and delicious meal ready to impress your guests. Enjoy it chilled for the best flavor experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shells pasta
- 1 pound imitation crab meat (flake style)
- 1 ¾ cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 ½ teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, sugar, and dill. Mix well and refrigerate.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
- Chop the vegetables and crab meat into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine crab meat, celery, onion, bell pepper, and peas. Add cooled pasta and mix gently.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir carefully to coat.
- Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg