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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 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 21%
- Protein 25.33 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 57.27 g 21%
- Total Fat 10.13 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.09 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 99.08 mg High 33%
- Sodium 530.04 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 4.58 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 7.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.14 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 128.29 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 6.35 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 382.57 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 43.36 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 27.14 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
- Is Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad healthy?
- Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 412.28 calories and 25.33 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 530.04 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.09 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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