Easy Crab Pasta Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Easy Crab Pasta Salad
30 min.
12
202kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful and refreshing dish that's perfect for any occasion, our Easy Crab Pasta Salad is sure to impress! This creamy, dairy-free salad combines the subtle sweetness of imitation crabmeat with crunchy water chestnuts and vibrant green peas, creating a lovely contrast of textures. With the fragrant notes of fresh dill and chives, this recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brings a burst of color to your table.

In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a generous batch that serves 12—making it an ideal side dish for picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings. Each serving is approximately 202 calories, so you can indulge without the guilt. The rotini pasta beautifully holds onto the creamy dressing, ensuring every bite is rich and satisfying.

Whether served as a starter, antipasti, or a refreshing snack, this pasta salad is versatile enough to suit any meal. Plus, its dairy-free nature means it caters to a variety of dietary preferences, ensuring that everyone at the table can enjoy it. So gather your ingredients, and let's create a dish that’s not just easy but truly delightful!

Ingredients

  • ounce water chestnuts chopped canned
  • tablespoons chives fresh chopped
  • tablespoon optional: dill fresh chopped
  • ounce imitation crabmeat coarsely chopped to taste
  • cup mayonnaise reduced-fat
  • 10 ounce peas frozen thawed
  • 12 ounce rotini pasta 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories202kcal
Protein12.68%
Fat21.02%
Carbs66.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.19
Glycemic Load
9.43
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.2152174452077%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:202.36kcal
10.12%
Fat:4.69g
7.21%
Saturated Fat:0.74g
4.65%
Carbohydrates:33.27g
11.09%
Net Carbohydrates:30.06g
10.93%
Sugar:4.12g
4.58%
Cholesterol:5.07mg
1.69%
Sodium:265.78mg
11.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.36g
12.73%
Selenium:19.04µg
27.2%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.54%
Vitamin K:17.03µg
16.22%
Fiber:3.21g
12.85%
Vitamin C:10.15mg
12.3%
Phosphorus:87.88mg
8.79%
Copper:0.16mg
7.87%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.41%
Magnesium:24.93mg
6.23%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.23%
Folate:23.48µg
5.87%
Iron:1.01mg
5.61%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.47%
Vitamin B3:1.09mg
5.44%
Potassium:163.15mg
4.66%
Vitamin A:218.13IU
4.36%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.13%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.3%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.01%
Calcium:14.64mg
1.46%
Source:Allrecipes