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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 oz); 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated flake-style imitation crabmeat (surimi); 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 ripe medium mango, seed removed, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 to 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon grated lime peel; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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

Bright flavors and colors in this salad bring island hospitality to the table.

Ingredients

Salad

3 cups uncooked rotelle pasta (8 oz)
1 package (8 oz) refrigerated flake-style imitation crabmeat (surimi)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 ripe medium mango, seed removed, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 to 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped

Dressing

1 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
2

In large bowl, place cooked pasta and remaining salad ingredients; toss gently to mix.
3

In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

Surimi is mild-flavored white fish, such as Alaskan pollock, that has been shaped and colored to resemble shellfish. The most common surimi is imitation crabmeat, available in sticks, chunks and flakes. Look for refrigerated or frozen surimi in the fish department of the grocery store.
Pre-sliced mango, in jars in the produce department, is a time-saver as well as a guarantee of ripe fruit for this salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 300

Calories from Fat: 60

Total Fat: 6g; 9%

Saturated Fat: 1g; 5%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 10mg; 4%

Sodium: 430mg; 18%

Potassium: 240mg; 7%

Total Carbohydrate: 48g; 16%

Dietary Fiber: 3g; 13%

Sugars: 14g

Protein: 12g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 25%; 25%

Vitamin C: 40%; 40%

Calcium: 2%; 2%

Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 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 Fat;

Caribbean Crabmeat Pasta Salad