Best 2 Quick Crab Pasta Salad Recipes

Calling all seafood lovers! If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's bursting with flavor, then a crab pasta salad is the perfect dish for you. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a delicious and refreshing salad that's sure to impress your family and friends. So, grab your pots and pans, get ready to boil some pasta, and let's dive into the world of quick and easy crab pasta salad.

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FAMILY FAVORITE CRAB PASTA SALAD (QUICK & EASY)

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This is a wonderful, tasty, semi-homemade, go-to salad recipe that I use often in the spring and summer. Delicious as a side salad, light lunch or potluck dish when you are asked to bring a salad. Can be made as a light, healthy, low-cal dish by simply swapping out the full-fat mayo with light or fat-free mayo. Feel free to add...

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 oz. uncooked medium pasta shells
1 lb. your favorite prepared creamy coleslaw (or your own recipe)
1/2 cup mayonaise
1 tbsp. chopped onion
1 tsp. dill weed
dash of salt & pepper (depending on how salty your coleslaw is)
2 cups crab meat, imitation crab meat or small, cooked shrimp

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.

QUICK CRAB PASTA SALAD

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This medley of crab, pasta and vegetables in a creamy dressing make this a special salad for company as well as everyday. -Estelle Hardin, Kanab, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
2 cups imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon celery seed
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets

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.

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Tips:

To save time, use pre-cooked crab meat.
For a more flavorful salad, use a variety of crab meats, such as Dungeness, blue, or king crab.
If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, use dried herbs instead. Just use half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
To make the salad ahead of time, cook the pasta and crab meat according to the directions in the recipe. Then, let them cool completely and store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve the salad, simply combine the cooked pasta, crab meat, and dressing in a large bowl and toss to coat.

Conclusion:

Crab pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.