MACARONI CRABMEAT SALAD

Macaroni Crabmeat Salad image

Southern Living; I don't like heavily mayonnaised pasta salads, but 1/2 cup is a little dry for even my liking. I add a couple more tablespoons. Add as much as you like.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package shell macaroni
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained and flaked
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, chopped (I use 1/4 c. chopped)
2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup mayonnaise (I add a couple more tablespoons)
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
paprika

Steps:

Prepare macaroni according to the package directions; drain and let cool.
Add cooled macaroni and remaining ingredients to a large mixing bowl; stir gently to combine.
Cover and chill several hours; adjust seasoning to taste.
Sprinkle with paprika right before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.3, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 70, Sodium 398.3, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.3, Protein 9

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