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

When the weather starts to warm up, there's nothing quite like a refreshing pasta salad to satisfy your hunger and keep you feeling light and energized. And if you're a fan of seafood, this Pasta Salad with Imitation Crab is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection. This easy and delicious dish is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or just a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With its flavorful combination of imitation crab, tender pasta, and crisp veggies, it's a dish that's sure to...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package shell pasta
  • 1 (16 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 stalks green onions (white and green parts), sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 ½ cups nonfat plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
  • 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • ¼ cup Italian vinaigrette

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine drained pasta, imitation crab, olives, bell pepper, green onions, and celery in a very large bowl.
  • Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, seasoning blend, soy sauce, and celery salt together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    335 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 1136mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 109mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 265mg