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Crab Pasta Salad

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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 526 | Total Fat: 25.9g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2003 by Terry   view full review
Christy,I tried this recipe. But by accident I bought a Dressing called Henderickson's. It's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2007 by eeekberry   view full review
Good stuff! Especially on a hot summer day. I did change the recipe a bit for my taste. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by Francine   view full review
The dressing over powers the flavor of the crab and 2 cups is too much. But I will make again...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by JJohns   view full review
I made this for a bridal shower recently, and it was a sure hit. I didn't have any Italian...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2003 by WNCGATOR   view full review
This is a great summer salad. I especially like the crab. I use Paul Newmans Balsamic Vinagar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2007 by Lee   view full review
This was yummy. I made it the way it was described I just added a bit more crab. I took it to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2006 by TARENWALTERS   view full review
This was good. But it did lack something. I tried salt and cheese, that didn't help. It's a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2005 by BONSIGNOREBOBSUS   view full review
Agreed it just needs a little more umph. Added some sea salt and that helped bring out the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by CHEZLOU   view full review
Very tasty and quite different! Try using either low-fat or Fat-free salad dressing. Results...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by MARSHA324   view full review
A little too bland. Won't try it again.

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