Go Back
–+ servings
Bowl of Crab Pasta Salad.
Print Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Crab Pasta Salad

The fresh, vibrant flavors of this Crab Pasta Salad are perfect for any occasion. You will love this coastal inspired dish!
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Keyword: Crab Pasta Salad
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium or small pasta shells
  • 1 pound imitation crab meat
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot (optional)
  • 2 1/2 cups mayonnaise (we always use Best Foods / Hellmann's)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • fresh dill (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  • Cook shells according to package directions. Rinse with cold water to cool the shells quickly. Set aside.
    Glass bowl with cooked shell pasta.
  • Chop crab meat into small pieces with a knife or coarsely chop in a food processor.
    Cutting board with cut up imitation crab. Knife, celery and lemons on the side.
  • Place crab in a large bowl and toss with chopped celery, shredded carrot (optional), salt, and pepper. In a small separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, and sugar and stir into the crab mixture.
    Mixing bowl with crab salad mixture with spatula.
  • Fold in the cooked pasta shells and stir until evenly coated. Top with fresh dill for garnish (optional).
    Mixing crab mixture with pasta in a glass bowl with a spatula.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Hand holding a spoon of Crab Pasta Salad.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1.117IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg