Layered Crab Salad Recipe

Name: Layered Crab Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. macaroni shells; 4 c. shredded lettuce; 4 carrots, pared and sliced; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas; 1 small red onion; 1 pkg. crab meat; 1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese; 1 1/2 to 2 c. mayonnaise; 2 Tbsp. dill weed or 2 Tbsp. fresh dill; 2 to 4 hard-boiled eggs

Servings: persons

1 c. macaroni shells
4 c. shredded lettuce
4 carrots, pared and sliced
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
1 small red onion
1 pkg. crab meat
1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese
1 1/2 to 2 c. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. dill weed or 2 Tbsp. fresh dill
2 to 4 hard-boiled eggs

1
Cook macaroni shells following package directions. Cool. Place lettuce in an even layer in bottom of a 3-quart glass bowl. Arrange the carrot sticks in a layer over the lettuce.
2
Cover with a layer of macaroni, then peas, onion and crab.
3
Sprinkle the top with Swiss cheese.
4
Combine the mayonnaise and dill in a small bowl.
5
Mound the dressing in the center top of the salad or spread over top.
6
Arrange eggs on top of dressing.
7
Cover with plastic wrap.
8
Chill several hours.

550

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. macaroni shells, 4 c. shredded lettuce, 4 carrots, pared and sliced, 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, and more.

Yes, Layered Crab Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Layered Crab Salad

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