Light and fresh, this crab and pasta salad is the perfect dish for lunch or dinner. Served with some french bread, or on a bed of greens this amazing combination of flavors and textures is sure to satisfy.
Crab and Pasta Salad
Prep Time
20 mins
Light and fresh, this crab and pasta salad is the perfect dish for lunch or dinner. Served with some french bread, or on a bed of greens this amazing combination of flavors and textures is sure to satisfy.
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 pound pasta
- 12 oz. imitation or lump crab
- 1 rib celery, finely sliced
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 large broccoli floret, cut into bite size and blanched
- 1 cup cherub tomatoes, halved
- 1 carrot, julienned
- ¼ cup black olives, sliced
- grated Parmesan cheese and lemon zest for garnish
Salad Dressing
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
Salad
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Cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until el dente or about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the pasta from cooking.
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Prepare all vegetables.
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In a large bowl combine pasta, crab and vegetables.
Dressing
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In a small bowl mix together all ingredients for dressing.
Assemble
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Gently toss crab and pasta mixture with dressing evenly to coat.
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Top with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and cracked pepper.