How to Make Crab Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab pasta salad is a delightful dish that embodies the flavors of summer. Made with succulent crab meat, colorful vegetables, and tender pasta, this salad is a refreshing and satisfying meal that is perfect for a picnic, potluck, or a light summer dinner.

The combination of seafood and pasta is a classic one, and when mixed with a tangy and creamy dressing, it creates a dish that is both indulgent and healthy. The sweetness of the crab meat perfectly complements the freshness of the ...

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
  • 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped fresh chives
  • 8 ounces imitation crabmeat
  • 2 cups balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse.
  • In a large bowl combine the broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, chives, crabmeat and pasta. Pour entire bottle of oil and vinegar salad dressing over all and toss to coat.
  • Nutrition

    526 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 1302mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 97mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 696mg