Crab Pasta Salad Recipe
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Crab Pasta Salad

By: Kathryn Anderson 
"This salad has a very good blend of flavors. It's easy to make and especially delicious on a hot day."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (100)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked medium shell pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups imitation crabmeat, chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup diced green pepper
  • 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup creamy Italian salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. Stir in crab, broccoli, green pepper, tomatoes and onions.
  2. Combining dressing ingredients; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours before serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by Jennifer215   view full review
This was GREAT, everyone loved it. Here were some slight changes I made just for personal...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2007 by bfrago   view full review
Oh Man!!! This is the best!! The only thing I did different is blanch the brocolli, add some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2007 by ALLSMILES72   view full review
Well all my husband can say is WOW, THIS IS THE BEST SALAD I HAVE EVER HAD! I am allergic to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2008 by Dessert Diva   view full review
After reading the reviews, I decided to make this salad for a reception this past weekend. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2006 by MYRNABAUMGART   view full review
I have been making this salad for potluck dinners since 1993 and always receive compliments.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by mybabiesmomma   view full review
Great summer salad. I add olives and cucumbers. Great food.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2008 by jill   view full review
this was a good recipe. i used an entire box of shells, 1 red pepper, 1 green pepper, 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2008 by Toni   view full review
This is a great "healthy" recipe. I added some carrots and water chesnuts for extra crunch.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by Justin   view full review
Great recipe! I made it exactly as it is written and it turned out great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2007 by nltalley   view full review
Very tasty! I used vegetable noodles instead of shells because I like the added color, and I...

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