PATRICIA'S PASTA CRAB SALAD 
1 pkg. imitation crab meat (Walmart has the best)
1 (12 oz.) pkg. spiral colored noodles (I use Barilla Tri-color rotini)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
4 green onions
1 cup real mayonnaise
1 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 cup poppy seed dressing
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. garlic
1 tbsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 cup green olives
3 tbsp. olive juice

Boil noodles according to package directions. Make sure they are firm, then drain and run cold water over top till all noodles are cool. Set aside.

In a bowl add all ingredients except crab, noodles and olives. Mix all together until smooth (may have to warm the cream cheese to soften -- not too warm).

Break apart the crab and add to mixture, then add your cool noodles. Slice green olives and add to salad. Toss together.

Let chill in refrigerator covered for about an hour before serving. Enjoy!

Submitted by: PATRICIA DOLBY

 

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