Description
Imitation Crab Pasta Salad offers a delightful seafood twist on the classic pasta salad, making it an irresistible addition to any gathering. This easy-to-make dish combines creamy dressing with fresh vegetables and imitation crab meat for a satisfying and flavorful experience. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or casual family meals, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes and can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser that won’t break the bank.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shells pasta
- 1 pound imitation crab meat (flake style)
- 1 ¾ cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- Old Bay Seasoning
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- granulated sugar
- fresh dill
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, sugar, and dill. Refrigerate until needed.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water until cooled.
- Chop celery, red onion, bell pepper, and slice imitation crab into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine imitation crab meat with vegetables and cooled pasta.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and stir gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg