Description

Crab Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that embodies the spirit of summer. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or family dinners, this salad features tender pasta combined with imitation crab meat and a medley of fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy, tangy dressing. With its delightful crunch and rich flavors, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also serves as a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed as a side or main course. Ideal for gatherings, this recipe yields enough to serve 10 people, ensuring there’s plenty to go around at your next event.

Ingredients

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1 lb medium pasta shells
1 lb imitation crab meat (bite-sized)
1 can black olives (sliced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
3 green onions (sliced)
3 celery stalks (diced)
1 1/2 cups plain non-fat yogurt
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 TBSP Spike seasoning
1 tsp celery salt
1 TBSP yellow mustard
1/2 TBSP soy sauce
1/4 cup Italian vinaigrette

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with crab meat, olives, red bell pepper, green onions, and celery.
In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, Spike seasoning, celery salt, mustard, soy sauce, and vinaigrette until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 200
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 10mg