Recipe: Appetizing Imitation crab meat and tortellini salad

Imitation crab meat and tortellini salad. Start with boiling water for the tortellini then once boiling cook tortellini. This is a favorite salad of mine, even with the imitation crab. I happen to like imitation crab.

Cook the tortellini according to the package directions; drain, rinse, and drain again. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini and the remaining ingredients; mix well. Stir frequently so the pasta doesn't scorch. You can have Imitation crab meat and tortellini salad using 11 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Imitation crab meat and tortellini salad

1. It's 16 oz of imitation crab meat.
2. You need 9 oz of package of tortellini.
3. Prepare 2 of limes.
4. You need 1 of red onion.
5. Prepare 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil.
6. Prepare 1/4 cup of white vinegar.
7. You need 1 of ball fresh mozzarella.
8. It's 1/3 cup of parsley.
9. Prepare 2-3 of scallions.
10. It's 4 slices of prosciutto.
11. Prepare to taste of salt and pepper.

Add the parmesan cheese and stir until it is melted and coats the tortellini. Add the crab meat and stir gently to mix. In a bowl, blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, and dill. Mix cooked crab meat with oil and vinegar and lemon juice, stir well and break up crab meat into flaky pieces.

Imitation crab meat and tortellini salad step by step

1. Start with boiling water for the tortellini then once boiling cook tortellini..
2. While that's working, in a medium bowl add the imitation crab meat, onion (sliced), fresh mozzarella (cut into 1/2" cubes), olive oil, the zest from one lime along with the juice from both (depending on the size), & the vinegar..
3. Drain the tortellini & place in an ice bath the drain when cold. WAIT! Do not add the tortellini yet! Mix the contents of the bowl thoroughly first, NOW add the tortellini (don't want to break the tortellini by mixing it too much)..
4. Add the parsley (chopped), the scallions (sliced), & the salt & pepper to taste. Now give it one last mix gently being careful not to break the tortellini & you are done!.
5. I don't normally use measurements when I cook; therefore the measurements provided are a close approximation for a good neutral flavor. Some people like more, others like less, so use your own judgment on how you want your dish to taste & make whatever adjustments you need..
6. Enjoy!.

Add diced celery, orange or red pepper, onion, cucumber, cilantro, salt, pepper, crazy salt, chile flakes, green chiles and mayonnaise. Deli Crab Salad isn't even made with real crab meat it is made with imitation crab meat. Super cheap and it is easy. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, crab, peas, broccoli, green pepper and onions. Combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and Parmesan cheese; pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat.