Caribbean Crabmeat Salad Recipe
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Caribbean Crabmeat Salad

By: LEIANE 
"Light and refreshing salad. Very exotic blend of flavors."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked rotini pasta
  • 1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 mango - peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Place pasta, crabmeat, red pepper, mango, cilantro and jalapeno in a large bowl and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, ginger and salt. Pour over salad, toss to coat and let sit in refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 304 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 11mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by CSANDST1   view full review
This was pretty good. I left out the mango as my husband doesn't like them. The salad is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2003 by EOCLARK   view full review
This recipes was great! I was looking for something that didn't have a cream sauce or cheese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by J-BABY   view full review
This one was great. I was looking for something light and tangy but with a kick. I used less...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by MISSWISS   view full review
All of the ingredients meshed well together except the cumin. It was too strong and did not go...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2005 by WANNABCOOK1   view full review
Made this recipe twice. Took a few shortcuts - used Del Monte (I think) mango which comes in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by PIZZATRAN   view full review
This salad is incredible. The fresh mango really makes it. I used fresh ginger instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by VBAUTRY   view full review
This was an easy and fabulous summer salad. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2005 by jwallacemiller   view full review
Very good. For a lighter version, substitute lettuce and shrimp for the pasta and crabmeat.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2005 by ICEPIRATE   view full review
This recipe sounded fantastic. However, I completely botched it up. I tried to use fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2003 by Jill W   view full review
I think this is one of those recipies were you are either going to love it or hate. ...

 

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