Crab Tortellini Salad

SERVES: 4

CHILL TIME: 2 Hr

COOK TIME: 10 Min

Crab Tortellini Salad makes a scrumptious snack or lunch. It's very creamy and rich, and a squirt of lemon injects some tang.

What You'll Need

1 (19-ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 (8-ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked or 1 (6-ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

What to Do

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain, rinse, and drain again.
In a large bowl, combine tortellini and remaining ingredients; mix well.
Cover, and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 617
Calories from Fat 228
Total Fat 25g 39 %
Saturated Fat 9.4g 47 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 23g 46 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 98mg 33 %
Sodium 1,808mg 75 %
Total Carbohydrates 74g 25 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Sugars 4.9g 0 %

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rosebud2000

Feb 12, 2020

Made this for our Super Bowl Party, using the imitation Crab (not krab no one spells it like that) and it was a Touchdown! Everyone had several helpings and no leftovers! Thanks Mr. Food

rosebud2000

Feb 12, 2020

I wanted to leave 5 stars, but it wouldn't let me. This is a 5 star salad

BeckySue

May 25, 2016

This is a favorite salad of mine, even with the imitation crab. I happen to like imitation crab. It is real fish. And it's easier on the budget. I can't afford real crab. It was $26 for a pint at Sam's Club last week. The cream with a nice addition to thin out the mayonnaise and it keeps the salad creamier and it doesn't Clump up after it chills. Thanks for the recipe!

jjruss 5488771

May 02, 2013

This salad is great. I keep it on hand in case I need to make it.

sILVER bELLE

Jan 09, 2013

4get imitation & go for the real crab. U CAN taste the difference. sILVER bELLE (I lived on the Mississippi gulf coast until my brain aneurysm)

anndoso2 2868305

Jan 09, 2013

what can be used in place of cheese tortellini

Test Kitchen Team

Jan 10, 2013

If you prefer not to use tortellini, you can substitute another cheese filled pasta or even a plain pasta. Of course then it wouldn't be a tortellini salad, but if you like it, try it! Enjoy!

kathleenbowen 5090 894

Jan 09, 2013

When referencing imitation crab, the word 'krab' shoudl be used to indicate it

rdm22rhonda 338681 9

Jul 03, 2012

I used sour cream instead of the heavy cream. Inour opinion: much better.

NoNoNannette

Jul 03, 2012

I think I'll try a lb. of salad shrimp. Low fat cream, but it is only a 1/4 cup but then I'll have a lot heavy cream left

mosquitomagnet

Apr 26, 2012

Is there anything I can substitute for the heavy cream to lighten up this recipe?

Test Kitchen Team

Apr 30, 2012

You can substitute a lower-fat milk. I don't know that I would use skim milk, that would probably be too watery. Please keep in mind that we have only tested these recipes in the Mr. Food Test Kitchen the way they are written. So, we can not guarantee the results. Enjoy!