Cucumber Crab Pasta Salad Recipe

This refreshing Cucumber Crab Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleaser perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light summer meal! Made with succulent (imitation or real!) crab meat, crisp cucumbers, and tossed in a creamy dressing, this recipe is a family favorite – a make-ahead dish that gets better with time. Get ready for rave reviews! Let us know if you tried it with real crab!

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 217.9 kcal

Protein 19g

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Ingredients for Cucumber Crab Pasta Salad

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How to Make Cucumber Crab Pasta Salad

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside to cool.
While pasta cooks, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth.
Add the crab meat, diced cucumbers, red onion, and celery to the dressing. Gently toss to combine.
Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and gently mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably longer, to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

Carbs

14g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cucumber Crab Pasta Salad?

Cucumber Crab Pasta Salad takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cucumber Crab Pasta Salad?

Cucumber Crab Pasta Salad has approximately 217.9 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cucumber Crab Pasta Salad?

The key ingredients for Cucumber Crab Pasta Salad are Shell Noodles, English Cucumber, Imitation Crabmeat, Dried Dill, Salt, Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.