Caribbean Crabmeat Pasta Salad

 

3

cups uncooked rotelle pasta (8 ounces)

1

teaspoon grated lime peel

3

tablespoons lime juice

2

tablespoons canola or soybean oil

1

tablespoon honey

1/2

teaspoon ground cumin

1/2

teaspoon ground ginger

1/4

teaspoon salt

1

package (8 ounces) refrigerated flake-style imitation crabmeat

1

medium red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips

1

medium mango, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 1 cup)

1/2

to 1 jalapeño chili, seeded and finely chopped

2

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

• 1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• 2 Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix together lime peel, lime juice, oil, honey, cumin, ginger and salt. Set aside.
• 3 Gently toss pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
• 4 Mix all ingredients in small bowl until well blended.