Description
Imitation Crab Pasta Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that brings a seafood twist to your table. This vibrant salad combines tender pasta, savory imitation crab meat, and crisp vegetables, all coated in a creamy dressing that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, heading to a potluck, or enjoying a family gathering, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shells pasta
- 1 pound imitation crab meat (flake style)
- 1¾ cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 ½ teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated white sugar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, sugar, and dill in a bowl. Refrigerate.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled.
- Chop celery, red onion, and imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine imitation crab, celery, onion, bell pepper, peas, and cooled pasta.
- Add the chilled dressing to the salad mixture and gently stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg