Crab meat is one of those things we can get pretty regularly in the Chesapeake and south. You can’t get it everywhere, so you can always use imitation crab meat. I guarantee you’ll love it either way.
To make this salad even more fun, I spice it up with gourmet pasta whenever I can find it. Farmer’s Markets on the east coast last through October and some even through Christmas. It never fails that someone is selling homemade pasta.
For our last passage I’d found Tomato Basil Penne from Washington, NC and Pappardelle’s Pasta . It really added flavor and substance on the cold and bumpy ride. With all the added vegetables, the Captain and I had a meal in one.
Give it a try, you’ll be glad you did.
Crab Pasta Salad
8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
½ cup chopped green pepper
¼ cup sliced green onions
¾ cup fat-free mayonnaise
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Don’t overcook. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, crab, peas, broccoli, green pepper and onions. Combine the mayonnaise, and next five ingredients; pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Yield: 6 servings.
What do you fix that is filling and fits in one bowl?
Nancy,
Your recipes all sound so appealing. Please keep them coming. Your Cinnamon/Ginger Cookies are mixed and chilling in the refrigerator right now. Ron mixed them up last night while I watched DWTS. ;o)
Hallie
Not a problem, love sharing my recipes. I’ll be happy to hear what you think of the Gingersnaps.
Nancy, my husband would be so impressed if I served this! It looks so pretty! 🙂
I love your recipes too!
Thanks Bridgette and the taste delivers as well. Enjoy!
O.M.G that sounds and looks DELICIOUS! YUMMY!! I can’t wait to try it. So you think homemade or gourmet pasta makes all the difference, eh?! I never think to branch out but I will now…thanks darlin’! Great stuff and can’t wait to whip it up….sans peas though. LOL!
I’m thinking it doesn’t really matter, but the gourmet make it so fun and colorful. Enjoy!
Nancy, the cookies are great! I took a plate full to new people in our park this afternoon.
I have ingredients for the Crab Salad on my shopping list. Anxious to try it.
Hallie, so glad you liked the cookies and brave enough to share, unless of course you’re ready to make another batch. 😉 I’m sure you’ll love the Crab Salad as well.
Mmmm Fresh Crab. (Mmmm any fresh seafood.)
Enjoy!
Nancy,
I kept this recipe and the ginger cookies as well. When I get ambitious again, I am going to try them!
They both sound delicious.
I think you’ll like both recipes. Thanks for coming aboard!