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Italian Crab Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe

Transport your taste buds to Little Italy with this vibrant Italian Crab Seafood Pasta Salad! Inspired by a Baltimore Harbor gem, this recipe delivers a sensational summer salad experience. Imagine succulent crab meat tossed with perfectly cooked pasta, a creamy buttermilk dressing, and zesty lemon notes. This impressive dish is perfect as an appetizer, side dish, light lunch, or elegant brunch. Don't settle for substitutes – fresh crab meat is key to unlocking this recipe's authentic flavor! Prepare to impress your guests with this show-stopping salad.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 421.7 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 4.0 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Italian Crab Seafood Pasta Salad

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How to Make Italian Crab Seafood Pasta Salad

  1. Cook 1 pound pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  2. Carefully pick through 1 pound lump crab meat, removing any shell fragments.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Gently fold in the cooked pasta and crab meat. Mix well to combine.
  5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

11g

Carbs

18g

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Starters Appetizers & Snacks Salads Lunch Sweets & Sides Side Dishes Seafood European Italian The Americas American Summer Recipes 30 Minutes Or Less

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Salads Side Dishes Pasta Seafood American Easy Beginner Cook Picnic Summer Crab Seasonal Northeastern United States Pasta Rice And Grains Shellfish Brunch Taste Mood Savory To Go Presentation Served Cold