Crab Pasta Salad- YUM

Crab Pasta Salad
(allrecipes.com)

• 2 cups uncooked medium shell pasta
• 1 1/2 cups imitation crabmeat, chopped
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
• 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

DRESSING:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup creamy Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. Stir in crab, broccoli, green pepper, tomatoes and onions.
2. Combining dressing ingredients; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours before serving.

I didn't have "Creamy Italian" dressing so I used the following easy recipe to make some. it was great!


 Creamy Italian Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 small onion
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:


In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, onion, vinegar, and sugar. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.


This was a great summer salad!  Even Russell, who professes to hate imitation crab, ate this happily and enjoyed it thoroughly!  I loved this dressing too.  A keeper!  Hurray for quick summer salads on hot days!