Creamy Crab Pasta Salad

Experience the refreshing taste of our Creamy Crab Pasta Salad, a perfect blend of tender elbow noodles, imitation crab, and creamy Cheddar cheese. This pescatarian-friendly dish is ideal for summer picnics or casual gatherings. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare.

This American cuisine recipe is gluten-free and caters to those with dairy and shellfish allergies. Enjoy it as a side dish or a light main course. With EasyChef Pro, you can easily access this recipe and create a convenient shopping list for the best cost per serving.

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Recipe Collection: Lunch

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Overview

This Crab Macaroni Salad is a delightful blend of elbow noodles, imitation crab, and mild Cheddar cheese, tossed with a creamy dressing. It's a quick and delicious cold salad perfect for parties or casual gatherings.

Diet Type

Pescatarian

Allergies

Dairy, Shellfish, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 8 Ounces (oz) elbow noodles
• 1 Cup mayonnaise
• 1 Cup frozen peas, drained
• 8 Ounces (oz) imitation crab, minced
• 1 Cup mild Cheddar cheese, cubed
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) lemon juice
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) dill, minced
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) kosher salt
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground

Steps

1. Cook the elbow noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the dressing.
3. Add the cooked noodles, drained peas, minced imitation crab, and cubed Cheddar cheese to the bowl.
4. Gently toss all ingredients together until well coated with the dressing.
5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy your Crab Macaroni Salad!