Crab Pasta Salad
A blend of diced veggies, seasoning, and imitation crab meat are mixed with pasta shells in a creamy dressing. This seafood crab pasta salad is best served chilled and is an ideal BBQ side dish, or potluck salad recipe idea.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 22 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crab pasta salad, seafood pasta salad, seafood salad pasta
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 267cal
Cost: $6
6-quart pot
cutting board & knife
Measuring cups & spoons
- 8 ounces pasta shells medium size
- 8 ounces imitation crab meat flake style, shredded
- ¾ cup red bell pepper diced
- 4 tbsps red onion diced
- 2 celery ribs diced
Dressing
- ¾ cup salad dressing Miracle Whip or store brand labeled "salad dressing"
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, crab meat, celery, bell peppers, and red onion.
In a small bowl combine the dressing ingredients and whisk.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutritional values may differ and are meant to be a guide.
Store salad in the fridge for up to 2 days for freshest taste.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 267cal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg