Description
A delicious and creamy Cajun crab pasta salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 300 g penne pasta, cooked and drained
- 250 g lump crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, green), diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Extra paprika for color
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, crab meat, diced bell peppers, red onion, and celery to the bowl with the dressing.
- Gently fold the ingredients until the pasta and vegetables are well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, stir gently and garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more Cajun seasoning.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or peas for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg