Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of Homemade Crab Pasta Salad with Ranch Dressing, a quick and delightful dish that brings together creamy ranch, crisp vegetables, and tender imitation crab for a satisfying culinary experience. Perfect for picnics, family gatherings, or a light lunch at home, this salad offers a unique twist on traditional pasta salads. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can easily whip up this vibrant dish that is sure to impress friends and family alike. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite veggies or extra protein, making it truly your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups spiral pasta (like Barilla Rotini)
- 18 oz imitation crab, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup green pepper, finely diced
- 1/3 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 1/2 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- Cook the spiral pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- While the pasta cools, chop the celery, green pepper, onion, and parsley into even pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, imitation crab, chopped vegetables, mayonnaise, ranch dressing, and dried dill. Mix gently until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg