"When it comes to cooking, I believe the simpler the better," writes Holland, Michigan's Carol Blauw. "A few years ago, a co-worker told me about this colorful, tasty and, most importantly, easy-to-prepare salad," she says. "It has been a favorite at our house ever since."

SERVINGS: 10
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Chill
TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Ingredients:
4-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 package (16 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
1/3 cup each chopped celery, green pepper and onion
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon dill weed

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in large bowl; add the crab, celery, green pepper and onion.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and dill. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Yield: 10 servings.



Nutrition Facts
One serving:
(1 cup)
Calories:
242
Fat:
7 g
Saturated Fat:
1 g
Cholesterol:
15 mg
Sodium:
579 mg
Carbohydrate:
33 g
Fiber:
1 g
Protein:
10 g
Diabetic Exchange:
2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.