Best 7 Crab Cake Pasta Salad Recipes
Welcome to the realm of culinary wonders, where the flavors of the sea and the heartiness of pasta intertwine to create a delectable dish: crab cake pasta salad. This symphony of flavors offers a medley of textures and tantalizing ingredients that will elevate your dining experience to new heights. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating the perfect crab cake pasta salad that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
PASTA CRAB SALAD
"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
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
HERBED CRAB PASTA SALAD IN VINAIGRETTE
Orecchiette pasta is tossed with fresh herbs, jumbo lump crab, juicy tomatoes and crunchy celery and then simply dressed with oil and vinegar.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Whisk the oil, vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the crab, celery, basil, chives, parsley, tarragon and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
EASY CRAB PASTA SALAD
My mother shared this recipe with me. It's one of my standby meals for a light summer lunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the pasta, crab, broccoli, tomato, green pepper and green onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and Parmesan cheese. Pour over salad mixture; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
CRAB PASTA SALAD
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
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- Mix pasta and other ingredients.
- Enjoy!
CUCUMBER CRAB PASTA SALAD
This is best when it has time to chill. I've only had this using imitation crab, let me know if you used real crab with it. This is another recipe from my dad that people ask for every time they eat it. It's a good make ahead dish for pot lucks, etc. Prep time does not include chill time, although you could keep all your ingredients (including prepared noodles) in the fridge until you have time to assemble it.
Provided by Brittta
Categories Crab
Time 20m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Please note: cucumber and crab amounts are to your preference. The amounts listed here are a pretty good veggie/crab to noodle ratio.
- Do not use noodles larger than the medium shells. You can use smaller shell noodles, though.
- Boil noodles. Rinse well and let drain for quite a while. Stir them often when draining them to make sure all the water is out of the shells. The less water on them, the better the salad dressing sticks to them.
- Slice cucumber (with or without skin) to your preference. I typically slice it in half lengthwise, then do about 1/8 thin slices.
- Chop the imitation crab into chunks and add to the noodles.
- Sprinkle with salt and dill over entire mixture and stir. Dill should have a nice amount of "speckling" throughout the dish after stirring.
- If serving right away, pour approx 1/2 the bottle of dressing onto the cucumber crab mixture and stir, then slowly add more to lightly cover everything. You don't want the noodles sopping wet with dressing, but you want a nice thin coat on everything in the bowl.
- Chill until serving.
- If you are taking this to a pot luck or making it ahead, assemble everything but the dressing and keep refridgerated. Pour the dressing on just before serving.
- Keep dressing handy for left-overs because it tends to get sucked into the noodles if it sits in the fridge for any length of time.
- Optional: For presentation you can decorate with cherry tomatoes on top and sprinkle with dill for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 9.1, Sodium 385.2, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 9.7
EASY 1970S CRAB AND PASTA SALAD
I remember eating this as a kid in the 70s. It was delicious!
Provided by LynJudd
Time 8h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
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 transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Mix crab and lemon juice into the pasta, followed by water chestnuts, mayonnaise, onion, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours, or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 418.3 mg, Sugar 3 g
CARIBBEAN CRABMEAT PASTA SALAD
Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Add a citrus twist to crabmeat pasta salad with lime that's perfect for a dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix together lime peel, lime juice, oil, honey, cumin, ginger and salt. Set aside.
- Gently toss pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Mix all ingredients in small bowl until well blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh crab meat. If you're using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
- Be gentle when mixing the crab meat with the other ingredients. Over-mixing can break up the crab meat and make the salad mushy.
- Taste the salad before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. The salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Crab cake pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a summer party or potluck. It's also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. With its creamy dressing, tender crab meat, and flavorful pasta, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting salad recipe, give crab cake pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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