Caribbean Crab Pasta Salad Recipes

CARIBBEAN CRABMEAT PASTA SALAD

Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Add a citrus twist to crabmeat pasta salad with lime that's perfect for a dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Caribbean Crabmeat Pasta Salad image

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix together lime peel, lime juice, oil, honey, cumin, ginger and salt. Set aside.
Gently toss pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
Mix all ingredients in small bowl until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked rotelle pasta (8 ounces)
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons canola or soybean oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated flake-style imitation crabmeat
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 1 cup)
1/2 to 1 jalapeño chili, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

CARIBBEAN CRABMEAT SALAD

This tart, sweet salad adds a delightful blend of colors and flavors to any table. -Patrisha Thompson, Sterling, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 13 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Caribbean Crabmeat Salad image

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, combine the pineapple, crab, red and jalapeno peppers and cilantro., Drain and rinse pasta in cold water; add to crab mixture. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
3/4 pound imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

PASTA CRAB SALAD

"When it comes to cooking, I believe the simpler the better," writes Holland, Michigan's Carol Blauw. "A few years ago, a co-worker told me about this colorful, tasty and, most importantly, easy-to-prepare salad," she says. "It has been a favorite at our house ever since."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Pasta Crab Salad image

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Toss with crab and vegetables. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

4-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 package (16 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon dill weed