Crab Meat Pasta Salad Recipe

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Beth Kist from Chicago, Illinois shares this delightful seafood salad that’s ideal for a special luncheon. It’s crispy and crunchy with a surprising kick.

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Crab Meat Pasta Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 2 Servings
15 15 30

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
  • 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, halved
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 lettuce leaves
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the salad dressing, lemon-pepper and cayenne. Stir in the crab, carrot, water chestnuts and onions.
  • Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Gently stir into crab mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce leaves; sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-3/4 cups (prepared with fat-free salad dressing) equals 492 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 80 mg cholesterol, 862 mg sodium, 81 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Crab Meat Pasta Salad in Cooking for 2 Spring 2009, p37

Tip

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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