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Crab Pasta Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Christy Getts

"This is a wonderfully simple, delicious recipe! It is always a big hit when I make it at home. Do not be alarmed at the bottle size for the salad dressing, the pasta soaks it up!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

12 ounces uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
1 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
8 ounces imitation crabmeat
2 cups balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse.
In a large bowl combine the broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, chives, crabmeat and pasta. Pour entire bottle of oil and vinegar salad dressing over all and toss to coat.

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Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2003 by Terry

Christy,I tried this recipe. But by accident I bought a Dressing called Henderickson's. It's a... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by Francine

The dressing over powers the flavor of the crab and 2 cups is too much. But I will make again... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2003 by WNCGATOR

This is a great summer salad. I especially like the crab. I use Paul Newmans Balsamic Vinagar... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2007 by eeekberry

Good stuff! Especially on a hot summer day. I did change the recipe a bit for my taste. I... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by JJohns

I made this for a bridal shower recently, and it was a sure hit. I didn't have any Italian... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by CHEZLOU

Very tasty and quite different! Try using either low-fat or Fat-free salad dressing. Results... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by MARSHA324

A little too bland. Won't try it again. MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2007 by Lee

This was yummy. I made it the way it was described I just added a bit more crab. I took it to... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2005 by BONSIGNOREBOBSUS

Agreed it just needs a little more umph. Added some sea salt and that helped bring out the... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by Tiger Sand

This did not have enough crab for my clan. I don't think I will make it again. It just didn't... MORE

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