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