Best 20 Pasta Crab Salad Recipes

PASTA CRAB SALAD

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.

CREAMY CRAB AND PASTA SALAD

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.

IMITATION CRAB AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package. Rinse until cool under cold tap water. Leave to drain well in a colander.
• Chop crab meat in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, chop all desired veggies. Add pasta and all seasonings. Fold in mayo (and sour cream, if using). Adjust mayo and seasonings to personal taste. Gently fold in the crab meat.
• Refrigerate. Stir again before serving, adding more mayo if needed.

CRAB AND SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool. Transfer to a large bowl, and set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over the pasta and stir to coat. Add the crab, shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, black olives and bell pepper; mix gently to coat with the dressing. Taste, and adjust seasoning if desired. If the pasta is too dry, mix in more mayonnaise.

CRAB MEAT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the salad dressing, lemon-pepper and cayenne. Stir in the crab, carrot, water chestnuts and onions., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Gently stir into crab mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce leaves; sprinkle with cheese.

EASY CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.
• Combine peas, water chestnuts, imitation crabmeat, mayonnaise, chives, and dill in a large bowl; stir until evenly mixed. Add cooled pasta and mix until coated.

FAVORITE CRAB PASTA SALAD

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.

EASY CRAB PASTA SALAD

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.

PASTA SALAD WITH IMITATION CRAB

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.

CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions.
• Mix pasta and other ingredients.
• Enjoy!

CAJUN CRAB AND SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Melt stick of butter in a saute pan and add garlic to taste.
• 2. Saute the shrimp over medium heat until no longer pink and add the cajun seasoning to taste. Remove from heat. Then add the crab meat, Mix well and set aside.
• 3. Add cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl along with chopped onion and mayo and sour cream.
• Now add, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Accent, Mrs. Dash and Sweet Relish and mix well. ALL SPICES ARE TO TASTE. DO NOT ADD ANY SALT TO PASTA MIX AS THE MEAT WILL ADD SALT.
• Add the meat mixture to the pasta mixture and mix well. If you. Eed to add more MAYO do no now.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and top with Cayenne pepper. Chill 2-3 hours and serve cold.

FRUITY CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small bowl, combine the pasta, crab, oranges and grapes., Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, honey and ginger; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. Stir in crab, broccoli, green pepper, tomatoes and onions. , For dressing, combining dressing ingredients; pour over salad and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

FLAVORFUL CRAB PASTA SALAD

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.

CARIBBEAN CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• To make honey lime dressing: add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl; stir to mix well; set aside.
• Cook pasta according to the package directions; rinse and drain.
• In a mixing bowl, add cooked pasta, crabmeat, bell pepper, mango, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro; stir to mix.
• Pour dressing over pasta salad and gently toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed; cover and chill 2 hours before serving.

FAMILY FAVORITE CRAB PASTA SALAD (QUICK & EASY)

Steps:

• 1. So easy! Cook pasta according to package instructions. In large bowl, combine coleslaw, mayo, onion, dill and salt and pepper (if using). Gently stir in crab meat.
• 2. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add to coleslaw mixture. Toss to coat. Chill until ready to serve.

PEA 'N' CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, peas and crab. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Stir into spinach mixture. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

QUICK CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the crab, sour cream, mayonnaise, celery seed, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir in the pasta, broccoli and cauliflower. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in refrigerator to cool.
• When pasta is cool, stir in crab, green pepper, tomatoes and onions.
• For dressing, combining dressing ingredients; pour over salad and gently toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
• When serving if salad seems a tad dry add a little more Italian Salad Dressing.
• Sliver Parmesan Cheese over the top and serve with warm Italian Bread and more salad dressing for dipping.

JENNIFER'S CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water until done and drain.
• Chop up crab meat into 1/2 inch pieces and place in bowl.
• Add rest of ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• Chill.