Summer Meals

Exploring the Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad
The Origins of Crab and Pasta Salad
Crab and pasta salad has roots in coastal cuisine, often celebrating the fresh catch of the day. The dish began appearing more frequently in North American cookbooks by the mid-20th century. Emphasizing local ingredients and simple preparation, chefs combined crab meat with pasta to create a refreshing, yet filling meal.