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Crab and Orzo Salad

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"This salad is a great addition to that summertime BBQ" — SWIZZLESTICKS

Directions

Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo, and cook 11 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and place in the refrigerator about 1 hour, until chilled.
In a large bowl, toss together orzo, crabmeat, tomatoes, carrot, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and green onions.
In a small bowl, blend mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Pour over the orzo mixture, and toss to coat.

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PREP 25 mins
READY IN 1 hr 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 14, 2009

I thought this was great. We had lump crab from Trader Joes (the canned kind) and decided to use it for this salad. The only difference I made was to add 1.5 tsp more of the chili powder and more lemon juice, about 1 T more. You can adjust the dressing to your taste while keeping the mayo amount the same. We loved this! Made it twice. Oh and on one occasion, we added a little bit of corn kernals. Another great addition is to add some Old Bay Seasoning. My husband preferred it this way.

—naedwards

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 27, 2004

A great idea but a little too "crabby" for my taste. If you like a seafood "cocktail" kind of taste, this one's for you. Might be better served over fresh greens, maybe with some cold boiled shrimp and sliced tomatoes on the side?

—BILOTTASHII

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6 Ratings

Apr 30, 2007

This is a tasty and refreshing salad. Easy to prepare and delicious. When I make this again, I will use slightly less green onion and I will add a pinch of Old Bay seasoning. It is great as is, though!

—Sharon M.

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May 20, 2009

I loved the idea of the "Crab Louis" style of this and looked forward to this twist with the orzo. Unfortunately, I was let down. While this was edibible, it certainly wasn't memorable. I tasted too much of the peppers and not enough of the dressing. Overall, the salad was rather nondescript, not exactly bursting with flavor, though it IS pretty and colorful. I used fresh lump crab meat and, since it is expensive, regret that I used it in a dish that was "just okay."

—naples34102

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Nov 30, 2007

I left out the carrots. It turned out great. It would look real nice for a Christmas buffet, and it's tastie !

—TRUDY

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May 30, 2012

I followed the recipe exactly, except I added a teaspoon of chipotle seasoning that gave it a good kick. it was awesome!

—Shaka Zulu

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Nutrition

Calories
431 kcal
22%

Carbohydrates
46.3 g
15%

Cholesterol
64 mg
21%

Fat
16.4 g
25%

Fiber
3.5 g
14%

Protein
25.1 g
50%

Sodium
910 mg
36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Crab and Orzo Salad

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 431
Calories from Fat: 148

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.4g 25 %
Saturated Fat 2.6g 13 %
Cholesterol 64mg 21 %
Sodium 910mg 36 %
Potassium 649mg 18 %
Total Carbohydrates 46.3g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 3.5g 14 %
Protein 25.1g 50 %
** Sugars 6.3g
** Vitamin A 59 %
Vitamin C 90 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 25 %
** Thiamin 11 %
** Niacin 79 %
** Vitamin B6 25 %
Magnesium 30 %
Folate 92 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.