Best Dians Cajun Pasta Salad Recipes

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DIAN'S CAJUN PASTA SALAD



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This is my Go-To salad for caters and potlucks. In the time is takes to cook the pasta, you can have the rest of the ingredients assembled. The peas go in frozen to help cool the salad immediatly. You can use real crab meat or Surimi Imitation Crab found in the freezer section or seafood section (Costco) of a well stocked market. It's great with fresh cooked salad shrimp also. I use Lighthouse Brand Garden Ranch because it has bits of carrot and green onion & looks and tastes great. Cajun seasoning can be an aquired taste so feel fee to adjust the seasoning or leave it out for a more kid friendly salad. This is one of my most requested recipes. Enjoy!

Provided by Chef Dian

Categories     Cajun

Time 30m

Yield 12 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb pasta, my favorite for this salad is bow tie but any pasta will do
1 lb lump crabmeat
1 lb frozen baby peas (keep them frozen)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
2 cups ranch dressing (I use Lighthouse Garden Ranch)
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking combine the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl. Rinse the pasta under cold water to cool and stop the cooking process.
  • Add the rinsed pasta and enjoy! Refrigerate leftovers if you have any!

CAJUN PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Cajun Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced and sauteed
1/2 cup red pepper
2 bell peppers, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, pureed
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 white onion, diced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon creole mustard
1/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup salad oil
1/4 cup parsley
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon thyme

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in gently boiling water until al dente.
  • Remove from heat, drain, rinse and cool.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, using only 2 TBS of Toulous Seasoning.
  • The dish is best served at room temperature; however, chill thoroughly if preparing ahead of time and allow to stand one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 855.9, Fat 52.8, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 51.6, Sodium 2349.6, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 28.3

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