Easy Crab Pasta Salad

Name: Easy Crab Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed; 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped - or more to taste; 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Rating: 4.67 stars

12 Ratings
12 Reviews
9 Photos

This creamy pasta salad is always a must at family gatherings. It is simple to make because there are only a few ingredients.

By fishinwidow

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

10 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped - or more to taste
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.

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Step 2

Combine peas, water chestnuts, imitation crabmeat, mayonnaise, chives, and dill in a large bowl; stir until evenly mixed. Add cooled pasta and mix until coated.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

178 calories; protein 6.2g 12% DV; carbohydrates 33.6g 11% DV; fat 2g 3% DV; cholesterol 3.7mg 1% DV; sodium 372.6mg 15% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (12)

Most helpful positive review

Tomtucker

04/10/2013

My gal and I tried this last night. It was very easy to make. We did change one ingredient. She is not a fan of mayonnaise so she subbed creamy Italian Dressing for the mayo. It was delicious and we will be making it again. She says the recipe would be good with shrimp or chicken as well. She also wants to add halved cherry or grape tomatoes to it next time. Read More

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12 Ratings

5 star values: 8
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Tomtucker

04/10/2013

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Doris Sue Ford

09/18/2013

I love this recipe so much I make it at least once a week. Good for the summer months when it is too hot. I did change it a tiny bit I left out the water chestnuts added 1/2 T. of Old Bay and used canned peas dried Chives and dried Dill Weed instead of fresh. Read More

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spice of life

01/27/2014

Loved this salad. Did make a couple of changes. We doubled the imitation crabmeat added about 4 oz. of halved grape tomatoes and used creamy Caesar salad dressing instead of mayo. It was delicious. Next time will add some garlic powder and salt and pepper. Read More

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Tukaussey

11/20/2014

Yum I used real Dungeness Crab though and kicked in a little diced Chipotle. Read More

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jkluv2dance

06/07/2014

I made this for my husband and I for lunch. It was really good! I just added some pepper and lemon juice and it was delicious. So easy too. Read More

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CrazyCute

12/23/2015

Excellent recipe. Turned out exactly as expected and was a crowd favorite! Read More

*Rockin lil Froggy*

08/26/2014

I do make this a little different but everyone loves it! I use half a cup reduced fat miracle whip and half cup lite italian dressing one cup peas and one cup green pepper no chestnuts dill or chives. Read More

leslie

06/04/2017

Good but needed more spices Read More

Tabitha Denard

05/29/2020

I made the recipe and enjoyed it. I don't like peas, and broccoli works well as a substitute. I also add a small amount diced onions to the salad because I did not have enough chives. I had to stop myself from eating the entire bowl. I already shared it with friends and family. Read More

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