Ingredients
Units
- 8 ounces dry pasta shells or tri-color spirals
- 3 stalks chopped celery
- 1/2 diced white onion
- 1 lb imitation crab meat, chopped
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 4 ounces cubed cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a full boil. Add 8 ounces of dry pasta shells or spirals and boil for 8 to 10 minutes or al dente. You want the shells to be tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta is cooking, prepare:
3 chopped celery stalks
½ onion, diced
1 lb chopped imitation crab meat - In a large bowl, whisk together:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Add the pasta, celery, peas, cheese, and crab meat to the sauce and stir until evenly coated. If the mixture isn’t saucy enough for your taste, add in reserved pasta water a spoonful at a time until you reach the desired consistency. - Chill several hours before serving.
Notes
When making the sauce, taste it before mixing it with the pasta and other ingredients. If it isn’t sweet enough, add a bit more sugar. If it isn’t tart enough, add a bit more vinegar. It really is made to personal taste, make it however you like it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Refrigerated