Easiest Way to Prepare Perfect Imitation Crabmeat Pasta Salad

Imitation Crabmeat Pasta Salad. Cook pasta as directed on package. Rinse until cool under cold tap water. Leave to drain well in a colander.

Mix together dressing ingredients until smooth. Cook shells according to package directions. Drain well, rinse in cold water two or more times and drain real well. You can cook Imitation Crabmeat Pasta Salad using 9 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Imitation Crabmeat Pasta Salad

1. Prepare 2 packs of (2 lbs.) imitation crab meat, flaked, you can also use 2 - 1 pound packs, I’m using a lot because I just love this stuff !! 😂.
2. It's 1 cup of mayonnaise.
3. You need 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
4. You need 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
5. It's 5 tablespoons of dill weed.
6. You need 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
7. You need 2 tablespoons of milk, or creamer.
8. It's of Pasta (your favorite shape !).
9. It's of Salt for boiling water.

Add crab meat, cheese and onion and celery. Toss gently with the dressing mixture. In a bowl, blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, and dill. Crab Pasta Salad A blend of diced veggies, seasoning, and imitation crab meat are mixed with pasta shells in a creamy dressing.

Imitation Crabmeat Pasta Salad instructions

1. In a large bowl combine your imitation crab meat, mayonnaise, black pepper, garlic powder, dill weed, lemon juice and milk or creamer, set bowl to the side......
2. In a large pot boil your pasta according to package directions, drain, then rinse under cold water, drain thoroughly and return pasta to pot....... Don’t forget to salt your water !!!! 😁.
3. Mix into pasta your imitation crab meat mixture, stir until pasta is completely coated with mixture...........
4. Pour into a serving bowl and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, then stir before serving.......prior to serving you can add about 1-2 tablespoons of milk and stir again before serving.........Serve cold 🥶 and enjoy 😉!!!!.

This seafood crab pasta salad is best served chilled and is an ideal BBQ side dish, or potluck recipe idea. Stir in crab, broccoli, green pepper, tomatoes and onions. Seafood Salad made with imitation crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, red onion and a few basic seasonings is a delicious and affordable option for when that seafood craving hits. Depending on what your mom called it, this is the classic crab salad or seafood salad we all grew up with. It's a hearty mix of shell pasta, imitation crabmeat, chopped celery, and a zesty, creamy dressing with a touch of Old Bay Seasoning.