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Crab pasta salad with shell pasta, imitation crab, mixed vegetables, and fresh dill.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium pasta shells
  • 1 pound imitation crabmeat flaked (or crab lump meat)
  • 2/3 cup celery finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 3 tablespoons green onion chopped
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
    Boiling shell pasta in a pot for crab pasta salad.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, flaked crabmeat, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, peas, and green onions.
    Combining pasta, crab, and vegetables for crab pasta salad.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery salt, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
    Mixing the creamy dressing with fresh dill for crab pasta salad.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly. Season once more by adding salt and black pepper to taste.
    Tossing the Crab Pasta Salad with pasta shells, imitation crabmeat, and creamy dressing.
  • Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled with additional fresh dill for garnish.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 444kcal (22%) Carbohydrates: 57g (19%) Protein: 14g (28%) Fat: 17g (26%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Sodium: 733mg (32%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 6g (7%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.