Crab Meat Pasta Salad

Crab Meat Pasta Salad recipe pictures

I mentioned awhile back that I recently started a new job. Now it’s been over 2 months…time flies! I definitely have not forgotten any of the wonderful people from my old job; I worked with the nicest and most generous group of people! This particular recipe is special to me because it’s one that was prepared for my “Going Away Lunch”.

Ever since I tried Crab Meat Pasta Salad at my party I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to try the recipe out myself. I asked Mary for the recipe right away because I thought it was delicious. At first I was going to make it when we had company over for Easter, but then it didn’t make sense since we were already having mostaccioli. Both pastas were not necessary. Even though I was craving it, it took me 2 months to actually make it because every time we have family over for dinners we ALWAYS serve a traditional Italian pasta. But finally we served it for Mother’s Day along with our casual menu of hot dogs, hamburgers, corn, etc. I loved it! Thanks Mary, for sharing this recipe with me.

Crab Meat Pasta Salad recipe pictures

Here's what you'll need

Crab Meat Pasta Salad recipe pictures

While you cook your pasta get your other ingredients prepped. I'm roughly chopping the water chestnuts

Crab Meat Pasta Salad recipe pictures

Add those to the crab meat

Crab Meat Pasta Salad recipe pictures

And the green onions. I was short on those so didn't use as many as the recipe called for

Crab Meat Pasta Salad recipe pictures

Slice the radishes too. They match my nail polish!

Crab Meat Pasta Salad recipe pictures

Add those too

Crab Meat Pasta Salad recipe pictures

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese. My favorite!

Crab Meat Pasta Salad recipe pictures

Now for the pepper, season it well

Crab Meat Pasta Salad recipe pictures

I didn't have ground red pepper, but I added a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Crab Meat Pasta Salad recipe pictures

Add the cooked shells

Crab Meat Pasta Salad recipe pictures

And finally the Ranch dressing. I made a quick Ranch with sour cream and a good 'ol Hidden Valley Ranch Mix

Crab Meat Pasta Salad recipe pictures

Toss this all together. Make sure it's all coated with ranch

Crab Meat Pasta Salad recipe pictures

Great for a lunch party or a side dish for dinner!

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