Easy Crab Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked crabmeat
• 1 pound cooked pasta
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine cooked crabmeat, cooked pasta, red onion, celery, and red bell pepper.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour mayonnaise mixture over crabmeat and pasta and toss to combine.
4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Crab is an excellent source of protein, iron, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids.
• The addition of citrus juice, like lemon, helps to brighten the flavor of the crab pasta salad.
• This dish can be served cold or warm.