So Easy Pasta Salad with Crab
Description
This vibrant summer salad is a delightful combination of colors and flavors, making it perfect for warm weather gatherings. Featuring imitation crab meat, it can be customized with chicken or kept meat-free, depending on your preference. The lengthy refrigeration time allows the ingredients to meld beautifully, resulting in a refreshing dish that’s sure to impress.
Recipe Details
| Category | Crab |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 24 hours (refrigeration) |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Total Time | 24 hours 20 minutes |
| Servings | 6 |
| Calories | 486.2 |
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 27.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 33 mg |
| Sodium | 1717.1 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 47.4 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Sugar | 15.4 g |
| Protein | 13.5 g |
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | cups tri-color spiral pasta |
| 1 | cup feta cheese |
| 4 | bell peppers, diced |
| 1 – 1 ½ | cups black olives, sliced |
| 1 | onion, diced |
| ½ | cup green peppers, diced |
| 1 – 2 | cups salad dressing (to taste) |
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the tri-color spiral pasta according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain the pasta thoroughly and allow it to cool.
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Prepare the Vegetables: While the pasta cools, slice the green peppers, bell peppers, and black olives, and dice the onion. Set aside.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the sliced vegetables, feta cheese, and imitation crab meat.
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Add Dressing: Gradually pour in the salad dressing while gently tossing the mixture. Continue adding the dressing until all ingredients are lightly coated.
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Refrigerate: Cover the salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. During this time, stir the salad every few hours to ensure even distribution of flavors.
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Serve and Enjoy: After chilling, give the salad a good stir, taste for seasoning, and adjust the dressing if necessary before serving. This dish is best enjoyed cold, making it an ideal addition to summer picnics or brunches.
This simple yet flavorful pasta salad is sure to become a seasonal favorite, inviting smiles and compliments at any gathering.
