Best 9 Crab Meat Pasta Salad Recipes

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**Dive into a Culinary Symphony of Flavors: Crab Meat Pasta Salad Recipes to Tingle Your Taste Buds**

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our enticing crab meat pasta salad recipes, a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a seafood escapade with our classic crab meat pasta salad, a timeless recipe that combines succulent crab meat with tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. For a touch of Mediterranean flair, try our sun-dried tomato and artichoke crab pasta salad, a vibrant medley of flavors that will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of Italy. If you crave a spicy kick, our spicy crab pasta salad is sure to ignite your palate with its fiery blend of chili peppers and zesty spices. And for a healthy twist, our avocado and crab pasta salad offers a refreshing and nutritious option, packed with creamy avocado, juicy crab meat, and a light dressing. Each recipe promises a unique culinary adventure, so get ready to embark on a taste-bud tantalizing voyage with our delectable crab meat pasta salad collection.

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CREAMY CRAB AND PASTA SALAD



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Crabmeat and pasta are tossed with a creamy seasoned sauce in this great chilled salad.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
½ cup light sour cream
½ cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound cooked crabmeat
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • In a bowl, blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, sour cream mixture, crabmeat, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and green onions. Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 504.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

PASTA CRAB SALAD



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"When it comes to cooking, I believe the simpler the better," writes Holland, Michigan's Carol Blauw. "A few years ago, a co-worker told me about this colorful, tasty and, most importantly, easy-to-prepare salad," she says. "It has been a favorite at our house ever since."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 package (16 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Toss with crab and vegetables. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRAB MEAT PASTA SALAD



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Beth Kist from Chicago, Illinois shares this delightful seafood salad that's ideal for a special luncheon. It's crispy and crunchy with a surprising kick.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, halved
2 green onions, sliced
2 lettuce leaves
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the salad dressing, lemon-pepper and cayenne. Stir in the crab, carrot, water chestnuts and onions., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Gently stir into crab mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce leaves; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

CRAB MACARONI SALAD



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Flaked, canned crab meat stars in this macaroni salad for a refreshing summertime side dish.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup elbow macaroni
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
¼ cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 leaves lettuce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until completely chilled; drain.
  • Mix macaroni, mayonnaise, crabmeat, celery, chili sauce, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spoon into lettuce leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 719.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

IMITATION CRAB AND PASTA SALAD



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This is a cool and refreshing salad that is great for Summertime. It's a versatile recipe with ingredients that can be modified to your personal tastes.

Provided by MSippigirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb imitation crabmeat, roughly chopped
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked (or other small shell pasta)
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped (about 1 rib)
1/4 teaspoon onion salt (or more) or 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning, like Tony Chachere's (or more)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper or 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 dash garlic salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or more)
1 tablespoon sour cream (optional)
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Rinse until cool under cold tap water. Leave to drain well in a colander.
  • Chop crab meat in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, chop all desired veggies. Add pasta and all seasonings. Fold in mayo (and sour cream, if using). Adjust mayo and seasonings to personal taste. Gently fold in the crab meat.
  • Refrigerate. Stir again before serving, adding more mayo if needed.

CRAB PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Crab Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef XrayCarm

Categories     Crab

Time 13m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb macaroni or 1/2 lb shell pasta
1 lb imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 onion, finely chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese cube
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon garlic salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • Mix pasta and other ingredients.
  • Enjoy!

CRAB AND SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



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Imitation crab meat and mini shrimp make for a wonderful pasta salad that everyone loves!

Provided by LLUV7877

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-colored spiral pasta
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 (6.5 ounce) can tiny shrimp, drained
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, diced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool. Transfer to a large bowl, and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over the pasta and stir to coat. Add the crab, shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, black olives and bell pepper; mix gently to coat with the dressing. Taste, and adjust seasoning if desired. If the pasta is too dry, mix in more mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 470.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

JENNIFER'S CRAB PASTA SALAD



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This colorful pasta salad is a tasty side dish that is great to take to partys or a cookout. By using the fake crab, it is an inexpensive salad to fix.

Provided by Crazycook in PA

Categories     Crab

Time 22m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked tri-colored pasta
1 1/2 cups imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 medium onion, minced
1 large tomatoes or 14 ounces diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 red pepper, diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup original ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling water until done and drain.
  • Chop up crab meat into 1/2 inch pieces and place in bowl.
  • Add rest of ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  • Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 29.6, Sodium 690, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 6.8

PASTA SALAD WITH CRAB



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Summer is the season for salads, and this delicious pasta salad can be served at room temperature, or well chilled. Serve for brunch on a bed of lettuce with some crusty bread and fruit on the side. The recipe also works well for a summer potluck. Store leftovers in the fridge and portion out for an easy lunch on the go.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Seafood Pasta Salad

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup diced carrots
8 ounces fresh crabmeat, well picked over
2 ounces sliced black olives, drained
3 tablespoons minced sweet onion
1 cup mayonnaise
6 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ cup cherry tomatoes for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta and add to a large bowl with extra-virgin olive oil. Stir well, and refrigerate, about 30 minutes, while preparing the other ingredients.
  • Combine bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, crabmeat, olives, and onion in a bowl. Add to pasta.
  • Stir together mayonnaise, balsamic vinaigrette, Italian seasoning, and black pepper for the dressing in a small bowl and pour over the pasta salad. Mix to combine. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 304.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality crab meat: Fresh crab meat has a sweet, delicate flavor and is free of any fishy odor. Look for crab meat that is firm and white, with no brown or black spots.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente pasta is cooked until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will help the pasta salad hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, texture, and flavor to the salad. Some good options include bell peppers, celery, carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
  • Choose a light and flavorful dressing: A vinaigrette or lemon-herb dressing is a good option. Avoid using heavy dressings, such as mayonnaise or ranch dressing, as they can overpower the delicate flavors of the crab and vegetables.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Crab meat pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is a light and refreshing salad that is packed with flavor. The combination of crab meat, vegetables, and dressing is sure to please everyone at your next party or potluck.

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