Crab Pasta Salad Without Mayo
Revel with our crab pasta salad without mayo, that is crafted to target and complement your dinner ideas. It it mayo-less so don't worry!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of cooked pasta preferably rotini or fusilli
- 1 pound of fresh crab meat you can also use canned if fresh isn't available
- 1 cup of diced bell peppers red, yellow, and green for added color
- 1 cup of diced cucumber
- ½ cup of diced red onion
- ¼ cup of chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup of chopped fresh dill or cilantro
- ¼ cup of olive oil
- ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, diced bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and dill or cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the crab and vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and toss again until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed. Feel free to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- When you're ready to serve, give the salad one final toss and enjoy it chilled with your family!