Recipe For Pasta Salad With Crab Meat
If you're looking for a tasty and refreshing summer salad, look no further than this recipe for pasta salad with crab meat. This dish is perfect for a picnic, a barbecue, or any other outdoor gathering. It's also a great way to use up leftover crab meat from a seafood dinner.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of pasta (penne or fusilli work well)
- 1/2 pound of cooked crab meat
- 1/2 cup of chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup of chopped celery
- 1/2 cup of chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup of chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, crab meat, red onion, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, parsley, dill, and basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
This pasta salad with crab meat is best served cold and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can also add other ingredients to this recipe, such as cherry tomatoes, cucumber, or avocado.
Nutrition Information:
One serving of this pasta salad with crab meat (1/8 of the recipe) contains approximately:
- Calories: 370
- Protein: 12 grams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Carbohydrates: 42 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 510 milligrams
Overall, this pasta salad with crab meat is a delicious and healthy option for any summer meal. It's easy to make and can feed a crowd. Try it out for your next picnic or barbecue!
