PASTA & IMITATION CRAB SALAD
I love this tangy pasta salad. It can be served on any day of the week, or at any family function, outing, or picnic. Or serve it during Lent, since it contains imitation crab meat.
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Other Salads
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a large pot of boiling water, add the vegetable oil and salt. Add the pasta, and cook pasta for 8 minutes and 30 seconds.
- 2. During the last 30 seconds of cooking time, add the broccoli. After the 30 seconds, immediately drain and rinse the pasta and broccoli under cold water in a colander.
- 3. While the pasta and broccoli is draining in the colander, add the carrots, onion, cheese, and imitation crab meat to a large bowl.
- 4. In another bowl mix together, the mayonnaise and Italian dressing. Use 1-cup of the dressing to mix into the salad, and reserve the other cup for later.
- 5. Incorporate the 1-cup of dressing into the large bowl of vegetables, cheese, and meat. Add the pasta and broccoli to the bowl; stir gently to mix the salad.
- 6. Season the salad with a bit of the freshly cracked black pepper. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the salad, and gently fold in the grape tomatoes. Cover the salad, and place it in the refrigerator to chill.
- 7. After 2-3 hours of refrigeration, and before serving the salad; stir in a 3/4 cup to 1-cup of the mayonnaise/Italian dressing. The extra dressing will keep the salad creamy and moist, even up to a day or two later.
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Linda Precious
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. Don't bother making it.
Ricci Bryan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture.
Courtney Higgins
[email protected]This salad was a little bland for my taste.
Tega Hauwanga
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. The imitation crab meat didn't taste very good.
Bianca Leen
[email protected]This is a great recipe. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Ayaaz Khan
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Nathan Meyer
[email protected]5 stars! This salad is amazing.
Jotishma sobna Prasad
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy-to-make salad. I'll definitely be making it again.
Yasmeem Babu
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Dora Gyamfi
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the imitation crab meat and the dressing.
Muhammad Yaseen (Prince)
[email protected]I've never made a pasta salad with imitation crab meat before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.
Tori Greene
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light lunch or dinner. It's also easy to make ahead of time, which is a plus.
Ryan Tannous
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of imitation crab meat, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is delicious and the other ingredients really complement the crab.
Rana Hassan
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and summery. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
MONGI GAMER
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses imitation crab meat. It's a more affordable option than real crab meat, and it still tastes great.
Nabbaale Nurah
[email protected]I've made this salad twice now and it's always a hit with my family. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the crab meat is perfectly tender.
Zwivhuya Okhethwa
[email protected]This pasta imitation crab salad is a great way to use up leftover crab meat. It's also a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.