Creamy Crab Pasta Salad: A Cool and Creamy Seafood Favorite
A refreshing and flavorful Crab Pasta Salad that’s perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g. rotini or fusilli)
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Mix until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta, crab meat, celery, red onion, and bell pepper to the bowl. Gently fold to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This pasta salad can be made a day ahead of time for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like corn or peas for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Crab Pasta Salad, Seafood Salad, Pasta Salad