CARIBBEAN CRAB PASTA SALAD

Caribbean Crab Pasta Salad image

This is made with imitation crabmeat. Haven't tried it with the real thing, but it might be even better. Chill time is 2 hours.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

3 cups uncooked rotelle pasta
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated flake-style imitation crabmeat
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 mango, peeled,seeded,and cubed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded,and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon lime zest
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
salt

Steps:

To make honey lime dressing: add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl; stir to mix well; set aside.
Cook pasta according to the package directions; rinse and drain.
In a mixing bowl, add cooked pasta, crabmeat, bell pepper, mango, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro; stir to mix.
Pour dressing over pasta salad and gently toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed; cover and chill 2 hours before serving.

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