Description
A refreshing pasta salad that marries rich crab flavors with zesty lemon and Old Bay seasoning, perfect for picnics or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Medium Pasta Shells (or any short pasta shape as desired)
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (or light/vegan mayo)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning (or similar spice blend)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Dill (or fresh dill at a 1:3 ratio)
- 1 pound Cooked Crab or Imitation Crab Meat (or shrimp)
- 1 cup Celery, Finely Chopped (or cucumber)
- 1 cup Frozen Peas, Thawed (or fresh peas)
- 1 cup Diced Red Bell Pepper (or other bell pepper varieties)
- 1/2 cup Red Onion, Finely Chopped (or green onions)
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large bowl, combine the Plain Greek Yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and dill. Mix well until you achieve a uniform dressing.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold to ensure that every shell is coated.
- Toss in the crab meat, chopped celery, peas, bell pepper, and red onion. Mix until well combined without breaking the crab meat.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
For best results, cool the pasta before adding the dressing. Add vegetables right before serving to maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg