NEW ORLEANS STYLE CRABMEAT SALAD

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A flavorful twist to crab salad. Ingredient amounts can be adjusted to suit individual tastes. I usually add extra celery and olives.

Provided by Alskann

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups rotelle pasta, cooked al dente'
1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup roughly chopped pimento stuffed olive (about 8 large)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
cajun seasoning, to taste (I use Tony Chachere's)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon horseradish (or to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, crabmeat, onions, celery, olives, green onions, and parsley.
  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, cajun seasoning, salt,pepper, and horseradish; whisk to blend.
  • Pour over the crabmeat mixture.
  • Toss gently to coat, being careful to not to break up the crabmeat lumps.
  • Adjust seasoning, to taste.
  • Refrigerate until well chilled and the crabmeat is marinated at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Cooking time is chilling time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.5, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 86.1, Sodium 745.2, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 29.5

Dija FF
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover crabmeat. It's also a great make-ahead dish for parties or potlucks.


Debra Campbell
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Stella Akhibi
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This is the best crabmeat salad I've ever had. The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect.


house of eriggma comedy
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Queen Ashfaidhy
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The crabmeat is fresh and flavorful, and the dressing is the perfect complement.


md rihan
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, but I'm so glad I did. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the crabmeat is perfectly cooked.


SWEETY Don
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This is my go-to recipe for crabmeat salad. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Tahomid ff
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


shakar Yar
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this salad. The crabmeat was fresh and flavorful, and the dressing was light and tangy.


Mushabbiha Mushabbiha
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


dom ik
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This crabmeat salad was so good! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


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