CARIBBEAN CRAB PASTA SALAD

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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

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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