How to Make Crab and Orzo Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab and Orzo Salad is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a warm summer day. This salad combines succulent lump crab meat with tender orzo pasta and a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs. The result is a dish that is not only delicious, but also visually appealing with its vibrant colors and textures.

What makes this recipe particularly enticing is the combination of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the crab meat contrasts beautifully with the slight nuttiness of ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 pound cooked crabmeat
  • 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 drops hot pepper sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo, and cook 11 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and place in the refrigerator about 1 hour, until chilled.
  • In a large bowl, toss together orzo, crabmeat, tomatoes, carrot, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and green onions.
  • In a small bowl, blend mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Pour over the orzo mixture, and toss to coat.
  • Nutrition

    431 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 910mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 54mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 649mg