Best Jennifers Crab Pasta Salad Recipes

FLAVORFUL CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, crab, peas, broccoli, green pepper and onions. Combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and Parmesan cheese; pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.

JENNIFER'S CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water until done and drain.
• Chop up crab meat into 1/2 inch pieces and place in bowl.
• Add rest of ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• Chill.

CRAB MEAT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the salad dressing, lemon-pepper and cayenne. Stir in the crab, carrot, water chestnuts and onions., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Gently stir into crab mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce leaves; sprinkle with cheese.

SHRIMP AND CRAB MACARONI SALAD

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.

PASTA SALAD WITH CRAB

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta and add to a large bowl with extra-virgin olive oil. Stir well, and refrigerate, about 30 minutes, while preparing the other ingredients.
• Combine bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, crabmeat, olives, and onion in a bowl. Add to pasta.
• Stir together mayonnaise, balsamic vinaigrette, Italian seasoning, and black pepper for the dressing in a small bowl and pour over the pasta salad. Mix to combine. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and serve at room temperature or chilled.

CRAB SALAD NAPOLEONS WITH FRESH PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Drain pasta and cool under cold running water. Cut each sheet into 4-inch squares. Each Napoleon will require 3 (4-inch) squares.
• In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of the chives, lemon juice, pepper, crab, and peas, and toss to combine.
• To assemble the Napoleons, begin with 1 sheet of pasta on a plate. Spread a small spoonful of prepared mayonnaise on the pasta sheet. Top with 1/4 cup of the crab salad and gently spread the salad out to the edges of the pasta. Top with another sheet of pasta. Spread another spoonful of the prepared mayonnaise mixture on the pasta sheet. Top with another 1/4 cup of the crab salad and gently spread the salad out to the edges of the pasta sheet. Top with a final pasta sheet. Top with a small dollop of the crab salad. Sprinkle the top with a pinch of lemon zest, a pinch of chives, and a grind of black pepper.

CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. Stir in crab, broccoli, green pepper, tomatoes and onions. , For dressing, combining dressing ingredients; pour over salad and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions.
• Mix pasta and other ingredients.
• Enjoy!

CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in refrigerator to cool.
• When pasta is cool, stir in crab, green pepper, tomatoes and onions.
• For dressing, combining dressing ingredients; pour over salad and gently toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
• When serving if salad seems a tad dry add a little more Italian Salad Dressing.
• Sliver Parmesan Cheese over the top and serve with warm Italian Bread and more salad dressing for dipping.

CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Note: This pasta is best made at least a half a day ahead of time.
• Cook pasta and cool. While pasta is cooking, cut crab. Cut onion and pickles and add to large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix. Then you can transfer to a bowl you can put in the refrigerator.