Crab Macaroni Salad
This crab macaroni salad is an absolutely delicious dish that makes a great side for cookouts. It's also yummy served on its own.
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni
- 16 oz flake style imitaton crab meat shredded
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 red onion finely diced
- 2 1/2 tsp Old bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tsp snipped chives
- 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
- 1 tbs olive oil
Instructions
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Cook the macaroni to al dente according to the instructions on the box. Drain the macaroni in a strainer and rinse with cold water.
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Add a tbs of olive oil the macaroni and stir to coat. Set aside and let cool for about 10 minutes.
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Once the macaroni has cooled, add it and the crab meat to a large bowl and mix.
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Next add the red onion, Old bay, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, chives and parsley flakes to the bowl. Mix well with a large spoon.
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Now it’s time to add the mayonnaise. Mix well to make sure everything is coated in the mayonnaise. Then taste and add more seasonings if needed.
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Transfer the macaroni crab salad to the refrigerator to chill for a few hours.
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Serve and enjoy.