Crab Meat Pasta Salad

Name: Crab Meat Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
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

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.

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.