Crab and Tomato Pasta Salad

Ingredients

Pasta

8 ounces (fusilli or penne work well)

Crab meat

1 cup, cooked and shredded

Cherry tomatoes

1 cup, halved

Cucumber

1 medium, diced

Red onion

1/4 cup, finely chopped

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Olive oil

3 tablespoons

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, crab meat, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and parsley. Gently toss to combine, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
6. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled and enjoy your delightful summer dish!