Best 8 Crab Pasta Salad With Mayonnaise Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Crab Pasta Salad with Mayonnaise, a dish that harmonizes the briny sweetness of crab with the creamy richness of mayonnaise, all tossed with a medley of colorful vegetables and tender pasta. This versatile salad offers endless possibilities for customization, allowing you to tailor it to your unique preferences. Choose from a classic mayonnaise-based dressing or venture into a tangy vinaigrette variation, both complemented by a bouquet of fresh herbs. For a vegetarian twist, substitute crab with succulent grilled vegetables, creating a vibrant and flavorful meatless option. Accompany your Crab Pasta Salad with a slice of crusty bread or a crisp green salad for a complete and satisfying meal. Whichever way you choose to savor it, this delightful salad promises an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell or cartilage
1 stalk celery, peeled, and cut into 1/8-inch dice
4 teaspoons finely sliced fresh chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Serving suggestions: Toasted hot dog rolls or Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, lightly toss the crabmeat, celery, chives, and tarragon together.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and mustard. Add the dressing to the crabmeat mixture and stir until just coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If not using right away refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve on toasted rolls or on a bed of lettuce.

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

FLAVORFUL CRAB PASTA SALAD



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"After enjoying this recipe for years, I substituted fat-free mayonnaise and reduced-fat dressing one day," shares Heather O'Neill from Dudley, Massachusetts. "I was just delighted to find it kept all the same wonderful flavor!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onions
3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/3 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, crab, peas, broccoli, green pepper and onions. Combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and Parmesan cheese; pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

MEL'S CRAB SALAD



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I tried for years to duplicate the crab salad that was made in the seafood market i used to work for, but never could. However, I came up with this one and prefer it a whole lot more. My daughter will hide with the batch I make and eat it all. She doesn't like to share. Serve with club-style crackers.

Provided by Melissa Goff

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound imitation crabmeat, flaked
½ cup finely chopped celery, or more to taste
½ cup reduced-fat ranch dressing (such as Hidden Valley Ranch® LIght)
⅓ cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's®/Best Foods®)
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Gently mix flaked imitation crab, celery, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, sugar, and parsley in a salad bowl until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally. Stir again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 686.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

PASTA SALAD WITH IMITATION CRAB



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Delicious imitation crab pasta salad! Can be halved.

Provided by janet

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package shell pasta
1 (16 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
3 stalks green onions (white and green parts), sliced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 ½ cups nonfat plain yogurt
¼ cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon celery salt
¼ cup Italian vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine drained pasta, imitation crab, olives, bell pepper, green onions, and celery in a very large bowl.
  • Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, seasoning blend, soy sauce, and celery salt together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1135.7 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

FAVORITE CRAB PASTA SALAD



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Wanda, a lady at work, made this for a party and boy, did it catch on fast! It's especially good for summer picnics and barbecues. -Cheryl Seweryn, Lemont, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
1 pound creamy coleslaw
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 teaspoon dill weed
Dash salt
2 cups chopped imitation crabmeat

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the coleslaw, mayonnaise, onion, dill and salt. Stir in crab., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add to coleslaw mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • Be sure to cook the pasta al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the salad.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or dill, to the salad for extra flavor.
  • Serve the salad chilled for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

Crab pasta salad with mayonnaise is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover crab meat, and it is also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics. With its creamy, flavorful dressing and tender crab meat, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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