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    Home » Pasta Recipes » Crab Pasta Salad Recipe

    Crab Pasta Salad Recipe

    Date: July 29, 2022 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    This Crab Pasta Salad recipe is the perfect salad for a budget friendly meal with luxury taste. It’s quick, easy and full of summer seafood flavor.

    • 5 Ingredient Crab Pasta Salad
    • Can You Eat Imitation Crab Raw?
    • What’s the Difference Between a Celery Stalk and Rib?
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    24Bite: Crab Pasta Salad Recipe by Christian Guzman
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    5 Ingredient Crab Pasta Salad

    With only five ingredients, you know this recipe is going to be easy before you even get started.

    I’ve used Rotini pasta because it’s my favorite. This will work well with shell pasta too. Don’t make a special trip for pasta, though. Use whatever you have handy.

    5 ingredients for crab pasta salad on a counter

    I’ve used imitation crab. If I’m being honest, I just prefer it to the real thing. I’m not picky. It’s just better this way for me.

    Even with the high prices of food right now, one-half pound of imitation crab is just over $2. That makes it a tasty and budget-friendly protein that the entire family will enjoy.

    Can You Eat Imitation Crab Raw?

    You can eat imitation crab right out of the package. It’s not really raw. It’s fully cooked then formed into sticks or flake style.

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    What’s the Difference Between a Celery Stalk and Rib?

    As it turns out, the pieces of celery that you pull off aren’t “celery stalks”. The celery stalk is the entire thing. The individual pieces are called “ribs.”

    Yes, that’s it. They are ribs. Maybe not the same as delicious, lip-smacking barbecue ribs from the grill, though.

    closeup of diced celery on a cutting board with ulu in the background
    Try to chop your celery and pepper as small as possible.

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    If you purchased a one-pound package of imitation crab, you may need to find other uses for the rest of the package.

    • Eat it straight out of the package as a snack.
    • Double this Crab Pasta Salad recipe.
    • Make some Mock Crab Ceviche.
    • Try these Crab Rangoon Crescent Rolls.
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    If you’re looking for more light summer salads, these are great too.

    • Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad
    • Chicken Tortellini Salad
    • Pico De Gallo
    closeup of rotini pasta, imitation crab and green onion salad

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    4.94 from 49 votes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 114kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    This Crab Pasta Salad recipe is the perfect salad for a budget friendly meal with luxury taste. It's quick, easy and full of summer seafood flavor.

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta, cooked according to package instructions
    • 8 ounces Imitation Crab, flake style, chopped
    • 2 Celery Ribs, diced
    • 1 medium Bell Pepper, green or red
    • ½ cup Light Mayonnaise

    Instructions

    • Begin cooking the pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked, place in a large colander and run cool water over it until the pasta has cooled off completely.
    • Chop the celery and bell pepper as small as you can. Finely diced is best. Chop it once then go back over it with a sharp knife or ulu.
    • Chop the imitation crab into small bite-sized pieces.
    • Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.



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    Notes

    This Crab Pasta Salad can be made as a side salad or as a meal. It makes 12 ½-cup side servings or 6 1-cup meal servings.
    You can serve immediately, but it’s best if it’s served chilled.
    Nutrition Facts
    Crab Pasta Salad Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 114 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 185mg8%
    Carbohydrates 19g6%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 4g8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword crab salad, fake crab pasta salad, imitation crab pasta salad, seafood salad
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    Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All amounts are estimates and 24Bite® takes no responsibility for actual figures since calculations vary by packaging and supplier. Please calculate the amounts yourself based on package labeling if you have specific dietary requirements. 24Bite®, Kim Guzman or Christian Guzman shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on this website or actions you take as a result.

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