Best Caribbean Crabmeat Salad With Creamy Gingered Dressing Recipes

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CARIBBEAN CRABMEAT SALAD



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This tart, sweet salad adds a delightful blend of colors and flavors to any table. -Patrisha Thompson, Sterling, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 13 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
3/4 pound imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, combine the pineapple, crab, red and jalapeno peppers and cilantro., Drain and rinse pasta in cold water; add to crab mixture. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CARIBBEAN CRABMEAT SALAD WITH CREAMY GINGERED DRESSING



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This is so delicious and easy to make. Makes a lovely presentation with avocado slices, purple onion rings & mango slices and some nciely fresh baked bread or biscuits. Have served this for a nice luncheon-party & it was received with ooohs & aaahs. It was originally posted in Southern Living, November 1997.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon garlic granules
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch sugar
1 lb fresh lump crabmeat
4 plum tomatoes, diced
1 cup seedless cucumber, diced
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
gourmet mixed greens
avocado, thinly sliced
purple onion rings, thinly sliced
mangoes or kiwi, sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients, and chill.
  • Combine crabmeat and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Toss with mayonnaise dressing mixture.
  • Serve with greens on serving platter.
  • Garnish, if desired.

CREAMY CRAB SALAD



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I love crab salad. This is my version.

Provided by Diane C.

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg imitation crab meat (i prefer louis kemp)
1/2 c celery, diced fine
1-2 slice onion, diced fine
DRESSING
1/4 c ranch dressing, light
1/2 c mayonnaise, light (i like hellmans)
1 tsp sweet relish
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dill, dried
5-6 dash(es) salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse and drain the imitation crab meat. Flake into a medium bowl.
  • 2. Dice the celery and onion. Add to the crab meat.
  • 3. In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing, mayo, relish, and garlic powder.
  • 4. Pour the dressing mixture over the crab meat and stir to mix. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, top with dill weed, then toss lightly to mix. Chill for one hour to blend flavors.
  • 5. Notes: You can substitute 1 T. dried minced onion for the fresh onion.

CARIBBEAN CRABMEAT PASTA SALAD



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Add a citrus twist to crabmeat pasta salad with lime that's perfect for a dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups uncooked rotelle pasta (8 ounces)
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons canola or soybean oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated flake-style imitation crabmeat
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 1 cup)
1/2 to 1 jalapeƱo chili, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix together lime peel, lime juice, oil, honey, cumin, ginger and salt. Set aside.
  • Gently toss pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
  • Mix all ingredients in small bowl until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

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