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

There's nothing quite like a refreshing pasta salad on a warm day, and when you add crab to the mix, you've got the perfect dish for a summer gathering or a light lunch. This Pasta Salad with Crab recipe is a delightful combination of tender pasta, sweet crab meat, and a zesty dressing that will have your taste buds dancing. Whether you're planning a picnic, barbecue, or simply want to enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal, this dish is sure to please.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 8 ounces fresh crabmeat, well picked over
  • 2 ounces sliced black olives, drained
  • 3 tablespoons minced sweet onion
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ cup cherry tomatoes for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta and add to a large bowl with extra-virgin olive oil. Stir well, and refrigerate, about 30 minutes, while preparing the other ingredients.
  • Combine bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, crabmeat, olives, and onion in a bowl. Add to pasta.
  • Stir together mayonnaise, balsamic vinaigrette, Italian seasoning, and black pepper for the dressing in a small bowl and pour over the pasta salad. Mix to combine. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and serve at room temperature or chilled.
  • Nutrition

    259 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 305mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 182mg