Homemade Crab Pasta Salad with Ranch Dressing
Enjoy a delightful twist on a classic dish with our Homemade Crab Pasta Salad with Ranch Dressing. This vibrant pasta salad combines the creamy richness of ranch dressing with the freshness of crisp vegetables and the unique flavor of imitation crab, making it a perfect dish for picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners. With just 15 minutes of prep time and packed with colorful ingredients, this salad is not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it as a main or side dish; either way, its mouthwatering taste will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups spiral pasta
- 18 oz imitation crab
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1/2 cup green pepper
- 1/3 cup onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 1/2 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- Cook spiral pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- While pasta cooks, chop celery, green pepper, onion, and parsley.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, imitation crab, and prepared vegetables.
- Add mayonnaise, ranch dressing, and dill; mix until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg