Caribbean Crabmeat Pasta Salad

Name: Caribbean Crabmeat Pasta Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked rotelle pasta (8 ounces); 1 teaspoon grated lime peel; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons canola or soybean oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated flake-style imitation crabmeat; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips; 1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 1 cup); 1/2 to 1 jalapeño chili, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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Prep 25 min
Total 1 hr 25 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 6

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Add a citrus twist to crabmeat pasta salad with lime that’s perfect for a dinner.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

3 cups uncooked rotelle pasta (8 ounces)
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons canola or soybean oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated flake-style imitation crabmeat
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 1 cup)
1/2 to 1 jalapeño chili, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix together lime peel, lime juice, oil, honey, cumin, ginger and salt. Set aside.
3

Gently toss pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
4

Mix all ingredients in small bowl until well blended.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Large, thin and crisp wafer-like crackers are low in calories and a great accompaniment to this flavorful salad. Look for them near the deli cheese case, gourmet foods aisle or snacks section of your supermarket.

Nutrition Information

270 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 11g Protein, 43g Total Carbohydrate, 9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 270

Calories from Fat: 50

Total Fat: 6g; 9%

Saturated Fat: 1/2g; 3%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 10mg; 4%

Sodium: 430mg; 18%

Potassium: 180mg; 5%

Total Carbohydrate: 43g; 14%

Dietary Fiber: 3g; 13%

Sugars: 9g

Protein: 11g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%; 30%

Vitamin C: 80%; 80%

Calcium: 0%; 0%

Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Add a citrus twist to crabmeat pasta salad with lime that’s perfect for a dinner.