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Crab BLT pasta salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Crab BLT pasta salad is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 1 hour, 10 minutes of prep time and about 0 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 10 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 1 Hour, 10 Minutes
Cook Time 0 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour, 10 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Crab; Bacon; Lettuce
Category Seafood; Meat; Pasta
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Cuisine American
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 package ranch & bacon pasta salad mix

  • ¾ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat milk

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 18 ounces lump crab meat

  • ¼ cup thin sliced green onion

  • 4 slices of cooked and crumbled turkey bacon

  • 2 chopped medium tomatoes

  • 2 cups thinly chopped lettuce

Directions

  • Make the pasta salad using package instructions, but leave out the seasoning packet.

  • Mix together the seasoning packet from the pasta mix, milk, lemon juice, mayonnaise, crab meat, bacon, and green onions in a large mixing bowl.

  • Add the drained pasta to the mixing bowl. Put in a refrigerator for 1 hour. Mix with the lettuce and tomatoes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 385 cal

  • Total fat: 12g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Monounsaturated fat: <1g

  • Cholesterol: 60mg

  • Sodium: 860mg

  • Potassium: 625mg

  • Carbohydrate: 47g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 22g