Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad

This chilled crab pasta salad is perfect for picnics or weekday lunches! A sour cream and mayo dressing is cooling, while bell peppers and scallions add crunch.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 393 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey mustard
• 1 pound cooked crabmeat
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup light mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup chopped green onions
• 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup light sour cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, dill, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until creamy.

Step 4

Transfer cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add sour cream mixture, crabmeat, bell peppers, and green onions.

Step 5

Toss until well combined, then cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.