Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad
This chilled crab and pasta salad blends tender shells with a tangy lemon-dill dressing, balanced by a touch of honey mustard. Sweet red and green bell peppers and fresh scallions add crisp contrast to the rich seafood, making Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad an ideal make-ahead option for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, dill, salt, and pepper, mixing until smooth.
- 4
Move the cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add the sour cream mixture, crabmeat, bell peppers, and green onions.
- 5
Toss until everything is well combined, then cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
- Calories 412.28 kcal High
- Protein 25.33 g Good Source
- Carbs 57.27 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.13 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.09 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 99.08 mg High
- Sodium 530.04 mg High
- Fiber 4.58 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.36 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.14 g Low Source
- Calcium 128.29 mg Low Source
- Iron 6.35 mg Good Source
- Potassium 382.67 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 95.98 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 20.59 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Dill, Green Bell Pepper, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 412.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Dill, Green Bell Pepper, Green Onion, Honey Mustard. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 412.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
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