Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This chilled crab pasta salad is perfect for picnics or weekday lunches! A sour cream and mayo dressing is cooling, while bell peppers and scallions add crunch.

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound cooked crabmeat
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain.
3 Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, dill, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until creamy.
4 Transfer cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add sour cream mixture, crabmeat, bell peppers, and green onions.
5 Toss until well combined, then cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.