Crab Pasta Salad with Vegetables

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Crab Pasta Salad with Vegetables.

1. Step 1

   Start by bringing a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.

2. Step 2

   Once the water is bubbling, toss in the tri-color rotini pasta and cook it until it’s tender yet still has a delightful bite, which should take about 8 minutes.

3. Step 3

   After cooking, drain the pasta and transfer it to a spacious bowl.

4. Step 4

   To keep it from sticking, drizzle some extra-virgin olive oil over the pasta, give it a good stir, and then let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes while you prepare the other fresh ingredients.

5. Step 5

   In a separate bowl, mix together diced green bell pepper, vibrant broccoli florets, diced carrots, succulent fresh crabmeat, sliced black olives, and minced sweet onion.

6. Step 6

   Once your pasta has cooled, gently fold in this colorful vegetable and crab mixture.

7. Step 7

   For the dressing, whisk together creamy mayonnaise, tangy balsamic vinaigrette, aromatic dried Italian herb seasoning, and a sprinkle of ground black pepper in a small bowl.

8. Step 8

   Pour this delicious dressing over your pasta salad and mix everything together until it’s beautifully combined.

9. Step 9

   To finish, garnish your creation with bright cherry tomatoes for a pop of color.

10. Step 10

    This pasta salad can be enjoyed at room temperature or chilled, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.

11. Step 11

    Enjoy every bite!.