Creamy Crab Salad Recipes

CRAB SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, lightly toss the crabmeat, celery, chives, and tarragon together.
• In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and mustard. Add the dressing to the crabmeat mixture and stir until just coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If not using right away refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Serve on toasted rolls or on a bed of lettuce.

CREAMY CRAB AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• In a bowl, blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, sour cream mixture, crabmeat, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and green onions. Cover and chill until serving.

CREAMY CRAB SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Rinse and drain the imitation crab meat. Flake into a medium bowl.
• 2. Dice the celery and onion. Add to the crab meat.
• 3. In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing, mayo, relish, and garlic powder.
• 4. Pour the dressing mixture over the crab meat and stir to mix. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, top with dill weed, then toss lightly to mix. Chill for one hour to blend flavors.
• 5. Notes: You can substitute 1 T. dried minced onion for the fresh onion.

CREAMY CRAB SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add crab, onions, carrot, cucumber and green pepper. Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, seasoned salt, vinegar and pepper; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

CREAMY CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions;drain and rinse with COLD water; drain again.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
• Chill for several hours.