Description
A delicious and flavorful Cajun Crab Pasta Salad that combines pasta, crab meat, and fresh vegetables with a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, crab meat, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, celery, and green onions.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.
- Substitute shrimp for crab meat for a different seafood flavor or use canned tuna for a budget-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg