Crab Macaroni Salad

⏱️ 25 min 👥 8 servings 📊 Medium
North American salad
Crab Macaroni Salad
Nutrition per Serving
545
Calories
16g
Protein
63g
Carbs
24g
Fat

Flaked crab is tossed with cooked macaroni, dill pickles, and cheese in this Crab Macaroni Salad. The dressing is both creamy and tangy and is prepared with mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, and old bay seasoning. This make-ahead salad is great for backyard barbecues and picnics!

📝 Ingredients

  • 2 pounds crab meat ((real or imitation))
  • 450 grams macaroni pasta, (cooked and drained)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, (diced)
  • 1/4 cup dill pickles, (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • parsley for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, old bay seasoning, ground black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
  2. 2Add the cooled macaroni, crab, cheese, and dill pickles to the bowl as well.
  3. 3Toss gently and coat evenly.
  4. 4Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Lord Byron's Kitchen on lordbyronskitchen.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.