Creamy Cajun Crab Pasta Salad
A refreshing and vibrant pasta salad featuring creamy dressing, fresh crab meat, and Cajun spices, perfect for gatherings and summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 cup fresh crab meat
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to the dressing, followed by crab meat, diced bell peppers, diced celery, and green onions. Gently fold to combine.
- Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious Creamy Cajun Crab Pasta Salad!
Notes
For extra creaminess, add more mayonnaise or sour cream. Adjust the spice level to your preference by modifying the Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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