Seafood pasta salad packed with crab, carrot, celery and a creamy Italian style dressing. A family favorite for summer BBQs, game nights and holiday get togethers! This is my Mom's famous recipe. Quick 15 minute recipe that will become a family favorite.
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 5 minutesminutes
Total Time: 15 minutesminutes
Servings: 12Side Salads
Calories: 197
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Ingredients
1cupOlive Garden Italian Dressing, or 1 cup Homemade Olive Garden Italian Dressing, or 1 cup store bought Italian Dressing
If using homemade Italian Dressing, prepare the dressing and refrigerate while you prepare the salad.
Cook macaroni in salted water according to package directions for al dente pasta. Rinse with cold water, drain and add to a large serving bowl. Pour half of the dressing over the macaroni and toss gently to combine.
Add the remaining salad ingredients to the macaroni.
If serving within the hour: toss with desired amount of remaining dressing. Although you can serve salad immediately, I highly recommend refrigerating for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld and salad to chill.
If serving later: Gently toss ingredients to combine but do NOT add remaining dressing yet. Cover and refrigerate. When you are ready to serve, toss with desired amount of remaining dressing. This salad is excellent the next day.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
StorageStore in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days (be sure to check the best before date of your imitation crab and adjust accordingly).