COLORFUL PASTA SALAD WITH CRAB

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This came from a dear old friend who I have not seen in a really long time. I think she got it from Kraft, my family loves it. I am always asked to bring it when we have family functions. I just made it for my daughter who requested it for her bday party. I make variations my preference is without the crab meat, I am also...

Provided by Judy Wisniewski

Categories     Pasta Sides

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box tri color corkscrew pasta
2 pepper, I use orange and red peppers
2 tomatoes
1 sweet onion
1 pkg Louis Kemp crab meat
1 bunch broccoli florets
1 c mayonnaise
1/2 c zesty italian dressing
1/4 c parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
parsley flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the pasta according to package set aside to cool
  • 2. Cut the stems off the broccoli, throw them away. Steam the florets - place the florets in a pot with a very small amount of water, place a lid on the pot and cook on low until a bright green, set aside to cool ** I usually make the pasta and broccoli the evening before and place in the refrigerator overnight to assure it is cooled.
  • 3. Remove the seeds and chop the peppers and tomatoes, chop the onion, try to make them all the same size I usually cut them really tiny, sometimes I throw them in the food processor, however doing so can make them a bit watery.
  • 4. Cut the crab meat in small chunks, or you may flake them.
  • 5. Add the mayo, parm cheese and dressing in a bowl whisk well, add salt and pepper to taste. ** we like it with a lot of dressing I usually make extra
  • 6. Mix in a large bowl combine the pasta, veggies and crab, pour the dressing mixture over the pasta mixture and mix, garnish with parm cheese and parsley flake.

Cammy Cammy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


JOHN AKUTI
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a day or two in advance and it will still be delicious.


Matimo Map up
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I'm not a big fan of crab meat, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are crisp and fresh.


Jane Lawson (Jane)
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The colors and flavors are so appealing, they'll forget they're eating healthy.


Muhammad Rizwan Kayani
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the corn and tomatoes pairs perfectly with the briny flavor of the crab meat.


Debz Peku
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Xaliimo Caday
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


S Sumi
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Wafa Baloch740
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This salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great option for a light lunch or dinner.


Rups Dhakal
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Donnad Valdez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Archie Stone
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I love the colors in this salad! It's so visually appealing.


M. G. Gaming
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect dish for a hot summer day.


Aayush Bipin
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this salad. The crab meat was mild and delicate, and it paired well with the other ingredients.


Cpt Mo
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Ruby Padilla
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and held up well in the heat. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the vegetables stayed crisp.


Ziyad Pathan
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This pasta salad was a hit at our summer potluck! The colors were so vibrant and the flavors were delicious. I especially loved the addition of crab meat, which gave the salad a nice briny flavor.