Pasta Salad With Imitation Crab Food

IMITATION CRAB PASTA SALAD

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This imitation crab pasta salad is a perfect make-ahead recipe. If you are looking for a light lunch option or easy side dish, this can be made in under 20 minutes. The imitation crab meat is combined with peas, onions, and cheese for a filling summer pasta salad. Adding the creamy salad dressing brings the tastes and textures together just perfectly.

Provided by wholesomefarmhouserecipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

16 ounces Imitation Crab (Diced, I like a bit larger dice on this)
2 Cups Dried Pasta (cook according to package directions, drain, and rinse)
1/2 medium Onion (Diced)
13 ounces Sweet Peas (I use frozen for this as I think they taste fresher)
4 ounces Mild Cheddar cheese (Shredded)
4 ounces Mild Brick cheese (Diced)
1 1/2 Cups Mayonnaise
2 TBL. Granulated Sugar
1 Tsp. Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup Milk
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp. Pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Since the pasta will be used in a cold salad, I drain the pasta in a colander and rinse it under cold water until the pasta is cold. This will remove all the starch.
In a large mixing bowl add the crab, pasta, sweet peas, diced onion, and diced cheese.
Make the salad dressing. Combine the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, milk, salt, and pepper.
Pour the salad dressing over the crab mixture and gently stir the ingredients together. Serve it immediately or refrigerate and serve the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 594 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

IMITATION CRAB AND PASTA SALAD

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This is a cool and refreshing salad that is great for Summertime. It's a versatile recipe with ingredients that can be modified to your personal tastes.

Provided by MSippigirl

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb imitation crabmeat, roughly chopped
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked (or other small shell pasta)
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped (about 1 rib)
1/4 teaspoon onion salt (or more) or 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning, like Tony Chachere's (or more)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper or 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 dash garlic salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or more)
1 tablespoon sour cream (optional)
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced (optional)

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package. Rinse until cool under cold tap water. Leave to drain well in a colander.
Chop crab meat in a medium bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, chop all desired veggies. Add pasta and all seasonings. Fold in mayo (and sour cream, if using). Adjust mayo and seasonings to personal taste. Gently fold in the crab meat.
Refrigerate. Stir again before serving, adding more mayo if needed.

PASTA CRAB SALAD

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"When it comes to cooking, I believe the simpler the better," writes Holland, Michigan's Carol Blauw. "A few years ago, a co-worker told me about this colorful, tasty and, most importantly, easy-to-prepare salad," she says. "It has been a favorite at our house ever since."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 package (16 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Toss with crab and vegetables. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY CRAB AND PASTA SALAD

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Crabmeat and pasta are tossed with a creamy seasoned sauce in this great chilled salad.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Crab Salad Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
½ cup light sour cream
½ cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound cooked crabmeat
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
In a bowl, blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, sour cream mixture, crabmeat, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and green onions. Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 504.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CREAMY PASTA WITH IMITATION CRAB

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Creamy pasta sauce with imitation crab that is ready with little prep but ends up with lots of flavor.

Provided by Chef Chevy

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound imitation crabmeat, diced
1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 cup half-and-half
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
At the same time, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic to the hot oil; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in imitation crab and heat for 2 minutes.
Begin cooking rotini. Add to the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, stir half-and-half and parsley into the crab sauce; bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer crab sauce, adding pasta water as necessary, while pasta is finishing.
Drain pasta.
Mix Parmesan cheese into crab sauce and heat until melted, about 2 minutes. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 547.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

FRUITY CRAB PASTA SALAD

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A sweet ginger dressing spices up this tasty medley of oranges, grapes, crabmeat and pasta. It's an ideal warm-weather entree. -Darlene Jurek, Foley, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup halved seedless red grapes
1/4 cup halved seedless green grapes
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small bowl, combine the pasta, crab, oranges and grapes., Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, honey and ginger; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.