Best Crab Macaroni Salad Recipes

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SHRIMP AND CRAB MACARONI SALAD



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This salad is a summertime staple in our house. If you want to splurge, go ahead and use real crab. -Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 cup (6oz) peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, Old Bay, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine crabmeat, shrimp, cucumber and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SHRIMP AND CRAB MACARONI SALAD



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A cool main dish seafood salad for hot summer days using small salad shrimp and either imitation or real crabmeat.

Provided by Fred

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
5 eggs
2 strips celery, diced
½ onion, minced
½ green bell pepper, diced
½ pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ pound crabmeat
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
2 teaspoons cocktail sauce
⅛ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water and let cool. Peel eggs and reserve 1 egg for the garnish. Chop the remaining 4 eggs.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, eggs, celery, onion, green pepper, shrimp and crab.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, dill, mint, salt, sugar, cocktail sauce and hot pepper sauce.
  • Pour the dressing mixture into the macaroni mixture and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle top with paprika and decorate with extra sliced egg. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 256.8 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 893.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CRAB AND SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-16oz BOX OF ELBOW MACARONI (DRAIN WELL AFTER COOKING!)
1-lb LUMP CRABMEAT
1 lb OF SEASONED SHRIMP
(THE MARKET WILL STEAM & SEASON FREE)
1/2 LARGE GREEN PEPPER (DICED)
1/2 LARGE RED PEPPER (DICED)
2 STALKS OF CELERY (DICED)
1 CARROT (SHREDDED)
1 MEDIUM CUCUMBER (PEELED & SHREDDED)
FRESH DILL

Steps:

  • MIX ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT CRAB MEAT. SEASON WITH PEPPER AND VERY LITTLE SALT. MIX WITH MAYONNAISE. FOLD IN CRAB MEAT; DO NOT STIR A LOT OR CRAB MEAT WILL DISAPPEAR.

MACARONI CRAB SALAD



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A great side dish for BBQ's or a picnic. I serve this a lot during the summer. It's a nice change from potato salad and not traditional macaroni salad. It's always a hit and the bowl is always empty before we leave :)

Provided by Dannell M

Categories     Seafood

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb small shell macaroni - cooked & drained
1 lb imitation crab meat - flaked apart into small pieces
3 green onions - chopped
2 medium celery stalks - chopped small
1 c mayonnaise - (i use best foods / hellman's)
salt, pepper, seasoning salt to taste
1 Tbsp parsley flakes

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl add macaroni, crab, onions, celery adding mayonnaise a little at a time until you get your desired consistency. I don't care for mine too goopy. Mix well and add seasonings. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

SHRIMP AND CRAB MACARONI SALAD



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This recipe is adapted from another macaroni salad with shrimp and crab .. I changed it so much it turned into my own... Recently, I offered it at my daughter's cookout and it didn't last long ! I have labeled it excellent in my files and hope you do too.. Enjoy !!

Provided by Christine Finney

Categories     Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 c uncooked elbow macaroni
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped fine
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped fine
1 lb bag of cooked plain shrimp, chopped to desired size.
1 lb bag of imitation crabmeat, chopped to desired size.
3/4 c milk
1 1/4 c mayonnaise
2 tsp dried dill weed
1 tsp salt, to taste
1/2 tsp pepper, to taste
1 tsp white sugar
4 tsp cocktail sauce
3 tsp paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente; drain. run cold water over noodles
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, celery, onion, green pepper, shrimp, and crab.
  • 3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, dill, salt, sugar, cocktail sauce.
  • 4. Pour the dressing mixture into the macaroni mixture and mix well. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 4 to 6 hours.

MACARONI CRAB SALAD



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I came up with this recipe trying to copycat one from a Chinese Buffet. It came together so well I decided I must share it!

Provided by LizAnn

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups macaroni, cooked and drained
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped vlasic kosher dill pickle
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup juliened red radish
2 (2 1/4 ounce) cans sliced olives, drained
1 1/2 cups bestfood mayonnaise
1 cup daisy sour cream
3 tablespoons dry dill weed
3 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 lb imitation crabmeat, classics

Steps:

  • Be sure to measure the macaroni before you cook it. Rinse in cold water to chill.
  • Mix all ingredients together. Leave the crab meat in 1" pieces. I like a big taste of meat Refrigerate 2 or more hours.
  • Use good quality ingredients for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 28.4, Sodium 1658.3, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4, Protein 11.3

CRAB MACARONI SALAD



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Flaked, canned crab meat stars in this macaroni salad for a refreshing summertime side dish.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup elbow macaroni
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
¼ cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 leaves lettuce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until completely chilled; drain.
  • Mix macaroni, mayonnaise, crabmeat, celery, chili sauce, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spoon into lettuce leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 719.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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