Description
This easy crab macaroni salad recipe is creamy and delicious! The perfect summer side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
- Elbow Macaroni: 1 pound
- Mayonnaise: 1 and 1/2 cups
- Milk: 1/4 cup
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 and 1/2 teaspoons
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh Dill: 3 tablespoons, roughly chopped
- Imitation Crab Meat (flakes, sticks, etc.): 1 pound, roughly chopped
- Celery: 2 stalks, diced
- Red Onion: 1/3 cup, diced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the macaroni according to the instructions on the package. Drain and rinse with cold water and then transfer it to a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and fresh dill together. Then, fold in the crab, celery, and red onion.
- Assemble the salad: Pour the dressing over the macaroni noodles, and mix until the noodles are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving. If the noodles absorbed a lot of the dressing, just mix in a couple of tablespoons of milk and it will become creamy.
Notes
If the noodles absorb much of the dressing after chilling the salad in the fridge, just add a couple of tablespoons of milk, and it will become creamy.
Rinsing the noodles with cold water after draining them make it so that the noodles stop cooking and keeps them from sticking to each other.
Consider making this salad in advance (such as the day before you plan to serve it). This gives the salad more time to develop and intensify its flavour.
Nutrition facts are for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any errors. We have tested the recipe for accuracy, but your results may vary. Please note that this is not medical or nutrition advice. Seek advice from a licensed professional if you need advice. We are not liable for any damages caused by your use of this content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: side dish, salad
- Method: chill
- Cuisine: american