Crab Pasta Salad – Creamy, Fresh & Full of Flavor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

* 12 oz small shell pasta
* 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
* 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
* 1/3 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
* 12 oz imitation crab meat, shredded or chopped
* 1 cup celery, finely chopped
* 1/2 cup red onion, diced
* 1/3 cup green onions, sliced
* 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)

Instructions

1. Cook Pasta: Boil the shell pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
2. Mix Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until creamy.
3. Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta, imitation crab, celery, red onion, green onions, dill pickles, peas, and fresh dill into the bowl.
4. Toss to Coat: Gently mix everything until well coated in the creamy dressing. Adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Chill & Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.

This chilled seafood pasta salad is an easy win for any occasion — creamy, tangy, and full of garden-fresh crunch. From the deesviral kitchen to your table!