Caribbean Crab Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is made with imitation crabmeat. Haven't tried it with the real thing, but it might be even better. Chill time is 2 hours. Ingredients:
3 cups uncooked rotelle pasta |
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated flake-style imitation crabmeat |
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips |
1 mango, peeled,seeded,and cubed |
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded,and finely chopped |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
1 teaspoon lime zest |
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 tablespoon honey |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
salt |
Directions:
1. To make honey lime dressing: add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl; stir to mix well; set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to the package directions; rinse and drain.
3. In a mixing bowl, add cooked pasta, crabmeat, bell pepper, mango, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro; stir to mix.
4. Pour dressing over pasta salad and gently toss to coat.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed; cover and chill 2 hours before serving.
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