Pasta and Fake Crab Salad

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Pasta, Salad, Seafood

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cheese tortellini
  • 1 lb imitation crabmeat, flaked
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)

Directions

  1. Prepare tortellini according to the package directions; drain, rinse, and drain again; set aside to cool.

  2. In a mixing bowl, add the cooled tortellini, imitation crabmeat, bell pepper, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  3. Stir gently to mix well; add more salt and pepper if desired.

  4. Add in the cream; stir to combine.

  5. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours before serving.

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