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Crab and Orzo Salad

Name: Crab and Orzo Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups uncooked orzo pasta; 1 pound cooked crabmeat; 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; 3 green onions, chopped; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons chili sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon pepper; 3 drops hot pepper sauce

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This salad is a great addition to that summertime BBQ

Recipe by SWIZZLESTICKS

Updated on July 14, 2022

Crab and Orzo Salad on white square plate

4

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups uncooked orzo pasta
1 pound cooked crabmeat
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
3 green onions, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chili sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 drops hot pepper sauce

Directions

Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo, and cook 11 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and place in the refrigerator about 1 hour, until chilled.
In a large bowl, toss together orzo, crabmeat, tomatoes, carrot, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and green onions.
In a small bowl, blend mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Pour over the orzo mixture, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

431	Calories
16g	Fat
46g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 431
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Sodium 910mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 25g
Vitamin C 54mg	269%
Calcium 74mg	6%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 649mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.