Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe
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Seafood Pasta Salad

By: flwrpwr60 
"Something different that's great for picnics. My family begs for it all year!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (117)

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Wine Sauvignon Blanc
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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
5 Hrs 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 (8 ounce) packages tri-color pasta
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 1 pound imitation crabmeat
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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; rinse under cold water until cool and drain.
  2. While pasta is cooking, chop celery and crabmeat. Run hot water over peas to defrost.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, salt and pepper. Add the pasta, celery and crabmeat and stir until evenly coated. Adjust the salt, sugar or mayonnaise to suit your taste. Chill several hours before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 436 | Total Fat: 22.9g | Cholesterol: 22mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2005 by MONKEYHANGTIME   view full review
Just like seafood salad should taste. I used Medium seashell pasta. Definitely double...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by dhalladay   view full review
Great salad with or without crab meat. Used mediuam shells, added more celery, 1/2 red and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2003 by heybejay   view full review
A good recipe overall. I found it to be a bit on the dry side, so I adjusted the dressing to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2011 by slmwv5   view full review
Made this the night before for lunch and it was very easy, tasty and quick! I omitted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2005 by DELIRIOUS   view full review
The base was tasty. It needed a bit more spice for us. I added Old Bay, garlic & red onions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2004 by MNSPJE   view full review
This was very tasty. I would double the dressing portion and wait until it has chilled for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by Elizabeth Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent salad! I used fat free mayo and skim milk and it didn't effect the flavor at all. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by ADINAL   view full review
This is a great recipe. I added some steamed shrimp and fresh mozzarella cubes to it and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by RACHAEL   view full review
This is a very good pasta salad. I particularly liked the dressing. I made it exactly as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by Camille   view full review
This has become a new family favorite! I do add a little more mayo than is called for...

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